Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night had the feel of a title bout – two heavyweights circling, trading measured blows, neither willing to risk it all early. When the dust settled after ninety pulsating minutes, Essendon Royals and Eltham Redbacks were left to share the spoils in a gripping 2-2 draw. The opening exchanges had […]
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 […]
The Essendon Royals head into Friday night’s showpiece fixture with a slender goal difference advantage over the visiting Eltham Redbacks, as the VPL2 title race heats up. The stakes and the pressure on this promotion bout are only heightened by Brunswick Juventus, who trail the pair by just two points with a game in hand, […]
Essendon Royals secured their second straight league victory in impressive style, running out comfortable 5-1 winners over FV Academy at the Home of the Matildas on Saturday afternoon. Despite falling behind early, the Royals responded emphatically, delivering one of their most assured attacking performances of the season. FV Academy opened the scoring after just 10 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Under the Friday night lights at HC Kim Reserve, Essendon Royals meet Altona City in a clash brimming with potential pitfalls and plenty of promise. As the second half of the VPL2 season gets underway, the Royals have found a winning rhythm and are looking to keep the pressure dialled up at the sharp end […]
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 […]
