Our 2025 Men’s Match Reports are proudly sponsored by ConnectOS! Check them out today. Sometimes football writes its own stories – narratives full of tension, twists, and a hero stepping out from the shadows into the limelight. At Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night, Maze Ali was that hero, guiding the Essendon Royals to a […]
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 […]
There’s always something special about old rivals coming together. Under the lights at Cross Keys Reserve this Friday, Essendon Royals and Whittlesea United meet again – a familiar story with new chapters still to write. Fresh off an impressive 3-1 road win in Shepparton against the GV Suns, the Royals enter Round 12 in third […]
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 […]
This 2025 Men’s Match Report is brought to you by ConnectOS. Under the cool evening sky of Shepparton, Essendon Royals delivered a professional and polished performance, coming from behind to claim a deserved 3-1 win over Goulburn Valley Suns on Saturday night. With Mick Ferrante opting for an unchanged line-up following the 2-2 draw with […]
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 […]
Discover Soccer, Discover Fun, Discover Growth Registration for Term Two of our Kick‑Starters Program is now open. Join us at Cross Keys Reserve as we build on the excitement of Term One with more fun, skill development and community spirit. Designed for children aged 4 to 9, our Term Two sessions help young players hone […]
After surging back from two goals down to claim a point against Werribee in Round 10, the Essendon Royals will hit the road on Anzac Day weekend to face the Goulburn Valley Suns. In a madcap finish, Graham Kelly bagged the equaliser in the 92nd minute, after a remarkable triple save from Werribee backup keeper […]
In a night that had it all – early heartbreak, late drama, and a goalkeeper turned emergency shot-stopper – the Essendon Royals staged a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Werribee City at Cross Keys Reserve. The Royals were caught cold from the start under the lights and backed by a healthy […]
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 […]
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