Men’s Match Report: Five-Star Royals Storm to Top Spot with Altona Triumph

Under the lights at HC Kim Reserve, Essendon Royals produced a second-half blitz to overwhelm Altona City 5-2 on Friday night. Trailing 2-1 at halftime, the Royals fired home four unanswered goals after the break to grab all three points—and top spot in the VPL2 standings ahead of next week’s blockbuster with Eltham Redbacks. The […]

Reverse Raffle 2025: One Big Night, One Last Ticket Standing

The Essendon Royals Reverse Raffle is back for 2025! One of the stand-out nights on the Royals social calendar, the Reverse Raffle is a wonderful opportunity for the wider Royals family to come together at Cross Keys Reserve. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a Reverse Raffle. It’s the slow-burn suspense, the roar when […]

Royals Ladies Soirée: Celebrate in Style This June

Join us for a glamorous afternoon of food, cocktails and community connection as part of Female Football Month. The Royals Ladies Soirée will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Penny Young Restaurant and Bar in Moonee Ponds. Enjoy a relaxed, fun afternoon with a cocktail-style food menu, […]

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 […]

ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Royals Rampant as Adeyemi Hat-Trick Sinks Eagles

In 2025 our Senior Men’s Match Reports are sponsored by ConnectOS! Thank you to ConnectOS for your wonderful support! Small pitch, big worries? Not this time. Essendon Royals exorcised their Wilcox Field demons in emphatic fashion, crushing Boroondara-Carey Eagles 5-0 in a Saturday afternoon stroll highlighted by a superb hat-trick from Jordan Adeyemi. The Royals […]

Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Face Eagles Test on Tricky Turf

Small pitch, big stakes. If Essendon Royals want to keep knocking on the door of VPL2’s promotion places, they’ll need to negotiate the tight confines of Wilcox Field this Saturday as they face a scrappy Boroondara-Carey Eagles side. Historically, Wilcox Field has been more like quicksand than a fortress for the Royals. Last season, 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 […]