Luv-a-Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Face Testing Away Trip

The Essendon Royals women travel to Springside Recreational Reserve on Friday night, well aware that their opponents are stronger than their position on the table might suggest. It was a classic game of two halves on Saturday afternoon. A spectacular half-volley from Airi Fujiwara and a brave header from new signing Olivia Wood – her […]
Royals Quartet Earns Victoria Call-Up as Club Sets a New Benchmark

Essendon Royals’ commitment to nurturing young talent has been rewarded in spectacular fashion, with four current juniors selected in Victoria’s under-15 squads for July’s Emerging Matildas and Emerging Socceroos Championships. The Royals are the only non-A-League or FV Academy club to boast at least two representatives in both the boys’ and girls’ programs – an […]
Women’s Match Report: Royals Held by Late Box Hill Fightback

Essendon Royals were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after a spirited Box Hill United comeback denied the home side what looked like a certain three points at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday. Boosted by mid-season additions Olivia Wood, Alana Cerne, and debutant Deven Jackson, the Royals came into the fixture riding a strong […]
Men’s Match Report: Royals Suffer Heavy Blow Against Ruthless Springvale

Four weeks ago, the Essendon Royals were at the summit of the VPL 2 Men’s competition, as the league hit the half-way mark. Four weeks later, they are battling for their spot in the play-offs. Such is life in the ruthless Victorian Premier League. Essendon Royals endured another punishing Saturday evening at Cross Keys Reserve, […]
Luv-a-Duck Women’s Match Preview: Refreshed Royals Women Set To Stake Claim For Top Four

Boosted by some headline mid-season reinforcements, the Royals women are set to stake their claim for the top four as they host Box Hill United at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday. It’s a jam-packed day of football at the Keys! The festivities begin with the U20 Royals women at 10 am, followed by the U23 […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Men Look To Bounce Back in Blockbuster Double Header at the Keys

After a disappointing defeat in last week’s local derby, Essendon will look to set things right in a Saturday double-header at Cross Keys Reserve. It’s a jam-packed day of football at the Keys, as the day begins with U20 Royals women at 10 am, followed by the U23 men at 12:45 pm. Our NPLW side […]
Women’s Match Report: Clinical Royals Too Strong for Brunswick

Essendon Royals picked up another valuable three points with a composed 2-0 win over Brunswick Juventus at Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. The Royals were boosted midweek by the arrivals of new signings Olivia Wood, Alana Cerne, and Deven Jackson. Wood was impressive in her starting debut. Cerne entered the match at half-time, while […]
Men’s Match Report: Royals Rocked as Pascoe Vale Storm Cross Keys

When it rains, it pours. And at Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night, Essendon Royals found themselves caught in a downpour – of goals, frustration, and harsh footballing lessons – suffering a painful 4-1 derby defeat to a ruthless Pascoe Vale FC. Already reeling from a difficult stretch, the Royals entered the contest without key […]
Royals Secure Trio of Mid-Season Signings Ahead of Brunswick Juventus Clash

The Essendon Royals are thrilled to welcome three exciting additions to the club’s NPLW Senior Women’s squad, with Alana Cerne, Deven Jackson, and Olivia Wood all signing on ahead of tonight’s clash with Brunswick Juventus. The reinforcements arrive at a pivotal time in the season, boosting depth and quality as the Royals look to push […]
Nicholas James Lawyers: A Special Thank You

This Friday night when we take on Pascoe Vale at Cross Keys Reserve, we’ll be celebrating with major sponsors Nicholas James Lawyers – a chance for our club to say thanks for years of support. Nick Terziovski and the team at Nicholas James Lawyers have been part of the Royals family for quite some time […]