Essendon Royals suffered their first defeat of the 2025 VPL2 season, going down 4-1 to a clinical Eltham Redbacks at Eltham North Reserve on Friday night. The newly promoted Redbacks showed their attacking threat from the outset, punishing the Royals with swift counter-attacks and relentless pressure. Despite a spirited second-half response, Essendon could not overturn […]
Cancel those Valentine’s Day reservations, Friday Night Football is back! Fresh off a gritty opening-round victory, Essendon Royals head to Eltham North Reserve for their first away fixture of the 2025 VPL2 season, taking on newly promoted Eltham Redbacks under the Friday night lights. Both teams started their seasons on a winning note, setting up […]
Match Reports in 2025 are presented by proud Royals sponsor ConnectOS – Your one-stop shop for Integrated Resourcing Solutions In the suburban setting of East Keilor, Essendon Royals kicked off their 2025 VPL2 campaign in style, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Altona City in a match that had everything—early goals, big saves, and second-half […]
Essendon Royals are excited to announce the signing of Takumi Niwa for the 2025 season, adding further quality and international experience to our Senior Men’s squad. The 24-year-old midfielder arrives from AC Nagano Parceiro in Japan’s J3 League, where he has been part of the senior squad since 2023. A dynamic and technically gifted player, […]
The wait is over! The Essendon Royals kick off their 2025 VPL2 campaign this Saturday, 8 February, at 3:00 PM, welcoming Altona City SC to JH Allan Reserve for a highly anticipated season opener. For the first time in over five years, the Royals will open their campaign in Moonee Valley, having worked closely with […]
Essendon Royals are excited to welcome two promising young talents into our Senior Men’s squad for the 2025 season, as we continue to strengthen our ranks with a mix of experience and youthful energy. Shabir Sawiz and Haysam Elias become our fourth and fifth new signings for 2025, following the announcements of returning junior Evan […]
Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of experienced goalkeeper and returning junior Evan Markogiannakis to their senior men’s squad ahead of the 2025 VPL2 season. Markogiannakis brings many years of experience in NPL Victoria to Cross Keys Reserve, having played for the likes of Avondale and Port Melbourne Sharks, where he spent two […]
The Essendon Royals are excited to announce the signing of Grace Paradis for the 2025 season! Hailing from the United States, Grace brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Royals as a dynamic central midfielder. Her addition bolsters our squad with a blend of tenacity, vision, and leadership that has been honed through […]
The Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of talented goalkeeper Zara Board for the 2025 season. A standout prospect from Perth, Zara arrives with an impressive résumé, boasting international experience and a strong record in the US college system. Zara’s journey to the Royals has been marked by dedication, hard work, and success […]
The Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of Amy Parkinson, a standout defender from the Northern New South Wales NPLW competition, where she most recently represented Maitland FC. Known for her no-nonsense approach and versatility at right back, Amy comes highly rated and ready to tackle the challenges of NPLW Victoria. Her 2024 […]
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