Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Three Decades On, Royals & Werribee Finally Meet Again

Back on the winners list, the Essendon Royals men have a second straight home game at Cross Keys on Friday night, with a chance to cement their status as promotion contenders. The Royals emerged as deserved victors from Saturday’s tussle with Box Hill United, dictating terms for the majority of proceedings. Essendon found the breakthrough […]
ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Youth, Grit, and a Dose of Class as Royals Reign on Return to Cross Keys

Our 2025 Men’s Match Reports are proudly brought to you by ConnectOS. By the time the final whistle pierced the Essendon air, Cross Keys Reserve felt like home again. Essendon Royals didn’t just return home on Saturday — they reclaimed territory. Cross Keys was the stage, and a youthful, fearless squad was ready to steal […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Return Home To Cross Keys

Home, sweet home! The Essendon Royals men are set to return to our beloved Cross Keys Reserve for the first time this season, facing Box Hill United in the second act of Saturday’s massive double-header with our NPLW side. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals suffered a disappointing defeat away in Geelong in […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Look To Bounce Back At Stead Park

The Essendon Royals men will travel down the Princes Freeway this Saturday in search of a bounce-back win against Geelong. If Royals supporters are looking for accommodation for the night, our friends at Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites are here to help! A narrow 1-0 defeat to Brunswick Juventus in a hotly contested Italian derby […]
ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Royals Denied at JH Allan Farewell

Essendon Royals were left to rue missed chances and early misfortune in a 1-0 defeat to Brunswick Juventus in their final senior men’s fixture at JH Allan Reserve for the season. It was a frustrating afternoon for the Royals, who conceded inside the first minute from the penalty spot. The early setback gave Brunswick an […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Set For Blockbuster Local Derby Against Juve

After an impressive road win over Springvale White Eagles, the Essendon Royals return home to JH Allan Reserve on Saturday for a mouthwatering clash with Brunswick Juventus. With four wins from the first six games of the VPL2 season, the Royals find themselves in 2nd, a point clear of Brunswick. Juventus, however, still have a […]
ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Clarke’s Late Strike Seals Royals Victory

Essendon Royals returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Pascoe Vale at JH Allan Reserve, thanks to a decisive second-half strike from Dean Clarke. In a match that saw few clear-cut chances, both sides battled through a cagey first half, with neither team able to carve out any real openings. The Royals […]
Essendon Royals Welcome Versatile Talent Ben Smith

The Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of English footballer Ben Smith, who joins us from St Albans City FC. Ben, a dynamic 20-year-old known for his adaptability, primarily excels in midfield but is equally proficient as a full-back. Having arrived in Melbourne last week, Ben seamlessly integrated into the squad and made […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals face Paco in Battle of the North-West

An enticing local derby looms for the Essendon Royals as they make the short trip to Hosken Reserve on Friday night to face Pascoe Vale. A 1-1 draw with Nunawading in Round 4 leaves the Royals sitting 3rd in the VPL2 table, two points adrift of 1st place. Coach Michael Ferrante again faces his former […]
ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Royals Held to a Draw at Nunawading

Essendon Royals were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against winless Nunawading City in a frustrating night at Mahoneys Reserve. Despite dominating large periods of the game, the Royals were unable to convert their first-half control into goals, with Graham Kelly’s 77th-minute strike eventually cancelled out by a late equaliser from the hosts. The […]