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 […]
The Essendon Royals will look to continue their successful streak as Bulleen’s ‘bogey side’ when the reigning minor premiers visit Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Vince Battiato’s newly-promoted team stunned the NPLW giants not once, but twice last season. The Lions were comfortable favourites in Round 1 at the Veneto Club, but Audrey Oastler […]
Essendon Royals received another harsh lesson in the importance of moments at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday, losing 3-1 to Preston Lions in a rematch of last year’s NPLW semi-final Vince Battiato’s side played plenty of good football, and made some great chances on the day, but in the end a 17-minute spell in which […]
Essendon Royals are set for a blockbuster semi-final rematch with the Preston Lions on Saturday afternoon, as part one of a huge double header with the VPL2 men’s side to celebrate the return to Cross Keys Reserve. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals women suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday […]
Essendon Royals endured a tough night at Cross Keys Reserve, falling 3-1 to a sharp Spring Hills FC side in Round 3 of the NPLW Victoria season. Despite a spirited showing, the Royals were undone by a clinical Spring Hills outfit who claimed their first-ever win in Victoria’s top flight—led by a brace from Olivia […]
Essendon Royals will host Spring Hills at our temporary home of JH Allan on Saturday night for a mouthwatering clash against Spring Hills FC, as one of Victorian women’s football’s greatest rivalries takes centre stage in the NPLW. It’s a rivalry born in the trenches of State League 1, where both clubs showed immense ambition […]
After a winning start to 2025, the Essendon Royals women travel to Wembley Park on Friday night, hoping to repeat the feats of last season. A brilliant debut goal from Japanese import Airi Fujiwara was enough to secure all three points against Brunswick Juventus in Round 1. Lining up from a free kick 20 yards […]
The Essendon Royals return to Victoria’s top flight for their second season in the NPLW, kicking off their 2025 campaign with a local rivalry clash against Brunswick Juventus at CB Smith Reserve. PLEASE NOTE: THE KICK-OFF TIME FOR THIS GAME HAS BEEN MOVED TO 6.30PM. After a historic debut season in 2024, where the Royals […]
Essendon Royals are excited to announce the signing of Airi Fujiwara for the 2025 NPLW Victoria season. The Japanese attacking midfielder arrives at the Royals after playing for SFIDA Setagaya FC in Japan’s Nadeshiko League Division 1, the second tier of Japanese women’s football. During her time there, she made an immediate impact, earning the […]
Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Rebekah van Dort for the 2025 NPLW Victoria season. Hailing from New Zealand, Rebekah brings a wealth of experience to the Royals’ backline, having played at a high level for more than two decades. She was a key figure at Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland, where […]
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