Essendon Royals 2025 Optus Kick‑Starters Term Two Registration Now Open!

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 […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Face Tough Shepparton Road Trip

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 […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Renew Rivalry with Bulleen

The Essendon Royals will look to continue their successful streak as Bulleen’s ‘bogey side’ when the reigning minor premiers visit Cross Keys Reserve on Saturday afternoon. Vince Battiato’s newly-promoted team stunned the NPLW giants not once, but twice last season. The Lions were comfortable favourites in Round 1 at the Veneto Club, but Audrey Oastler […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Three Decades On, Royals & Werribee Finally Meet Again

Back on the winners list, the Essendon Royals men have a second straight home game at Cross Keys on Friday night, with a chance to cement their status as promotion contenders. The Royals emerged as deserved victors from Saturday’s tussle with Box Hill United, dictating terms for the majority of proceedings. Essendon found the breakthrough […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Return Home To Cross Keys

Home, sweet home! The Essendon Royals men are set to return to our beloved Cross Keys Reserve for the first time this season, facing Box Hill United in the second act of Saturday’s massive double-header with our NPLW side. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals suffered a disappointing defeat away in Geelong in […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Face Preston in Cross Keys Homecoming

Essendon Royals are set for a blockbuster semi-final rematch with the Preston Lions on Saturday afternoon, as part one of a huge double header with the VPL2 men’s side to celebrate the return to Cross Keys Reserve. CLICK HERE FOR ALL MATCHDAY INFO The Royals women suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Look To Bounce Back At Stead Park

The Essendon Royals men will travel down the Princes Freeway this Saturday in search of a bounce-back win against Geelong. If Royals supporters are looking for accommodation for the night, our friends at Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites are here to help! A narrow 1-0 defeat to Brunswick Juventus in a hotly contested Italian derby […]
ConnectOS Men’s Match Report: Royals Denied at JH Allan Farewell

Essendon Royals were left to rue missed chances and early misfortune in a 1-0 defeat to Brunswick Juventus in their final senior men’s fixture at JH Allan Reserve for the season. It was a frustrating afternoon for the Royals, who conceded inside the first minute from the penalty spot. The early setback gave Brunswick an […]
Men’s Geelong Holiday Inn & Suites Match Preview: Royals Set For Blockbuster Local Derby Against Juve

After an impressive road win over Springvale White Eagles, the Essendon Royals return home to JH Allan Reserve on Saturday for a mouthwatering clash with Brunswick Juventus. With four wins from the first six games of the VPL2 season, the Royals find themselves in 2nd, a point clear of Brunswick. Juventus, however, still have a […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Look To Preserve Perfect Record Against Box Hill

After a winning start to 2025, the Essendon Royals women travel to Wembley Park on Friday night, hoping to repeat the feats of last season. A brilliant debut goal from Japanese import Airi Fujiwara was enough to secure all three points against Brunswick Juventus in Round 1. Lining up from a free kick 20 yards […]