Women’s Match Report: Royals Mark 30 Years with Memorable Win over South Melbourne

Essendon Royals celebrated 30 years of women’s football in style with a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals South Melbourne at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. On a day dedicated to honouring the trailblazers and legends who have built the Royals women’s programme, Vince Battiato’s side delivered one of their finest performances of the season, […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Celebrate 30 Years of Women’s Football

This Saturday presents a very special occasion on and off the pitch for the Essendon Royals women’s programme, as our Senior Women host South Melbourne at Cross Keys Reserve. This season marks three decades of Essendon Royals women’s football, from our first trail‑blazing side in 1995 through to today’s NPLW squad, and the next generation […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Seek Momentum Boost Against FV Academy

Essendon Royals travel to the Home of the Matildas on Saturday afternoon, looking to build momentum when they face FV Academy in Round 9 of the NPLW season. Fresh off a confidence-boosting 3-2 win against Bentleigh Greens, the Royals will be eager to continue their climb up the ladder after a challenging run of games. […]
Women’s Match Report: Royals Edge Out Bentleigh in Five-Goal Thriller

Essendon Royals secured a much-needed 3-2 victory over Bentleigh Greens at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon, holding off a late fightback to take home all three points. Emma Langley led the charge for the Royals, striking twice in the first half to put the home side in control early. Her first goal arrived after […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Return Home Looking to Reignite Season Against Bentleigh

Essendon Royals return to Cross Keys Reserve this Saturday with a chance to get their season back on track when they host Bentleigh Greens in Round 8 of the NPLW Victoria campaign. The Royals come into the fixture off the back of a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Boroondara-Carey Eagles, a loss that came via a […]
Women’s Match Report: Heartbreak at the Death as Royals Fall to Boroondara

Essendon Royals were left stunned after a stoppage-time sucker punch saw them fall 2-1 to Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday night at the Veneto Club. In what was an evenly contested match for large stretches, it was the hosts who snatched all three points with virtually the final kick of the game—denying the Royals a hard-earned […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Ready to Test Themselves Against Eagles

Essendon Royals head to the Veneto Club on Saturday night for a crucial clash against Boroondara-Carey Eagles, as Vince Battiato’s side looks to bounce back from a rollercoaster start to the NPLW season. The Royals will be eager to respond after last week’s 4-2 defeat to Alamein FC at home. Despite taking the lead through […]
Women’s Match Report: Royals Battle but Fall Short Against Clinical Alamein

Essendon Royals fought bravely but couldn’t stop a late Alamein surge, falling 4-2 in an entertaining clash at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. In a match full of attacking intent and momentum swings, the Royals twice took the lead but were ultimately undone by a ruthless Alamein side that showed exactly why they sit […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Look to Keep Momentum Rolling Against In-Form Alamein

Essendon Royals return to NPLW action this Saturday afternoon riding high after a confidence-boosting week on two fronts—and they’ll need every bit of that belief as they welcome second-placed Alamein FC to Cross Keys Reserve. Vince Battiato’s side claimed an impressive 1-0 league win over FC Bulleen Lions last time out in the NPLW, their […]
Women’s Match Report: Wilbert Strike Seals Famous Win Over Bulleen
Essendon Royals made it three straight wins against NPLW heavyweights FC Bulleen Lions, grinding out a well-earned 1-0 victory at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. In what’s fast becoming one of the most intriguing match-ups in Victorian women’s football, the Royals once again proved to be Bulleen’s bogey side—this time edging their way to […]