Essendon Royals Awarded License to Compete in Junior Girls National Premier League

We are thrilled to announce that Essendon Royals Soccer Club has been awarded a prestigious license from Football Victoria to compete in the Junior Girls National Premier League (JGNPL). This achievement marks a significant milestone for our club, allowing us to extend our elite National Premier League (NPL) program to our talented female players, just […]
Vince Battiato to coach Victoria at the Battle of the States

Essendon Royals’ senior women’s coach Vince Battiato has been appointed head coach of the Victorian representative side that will take on Queensland in the Battle of the States this September. Battiato has received the honour after an incredible season with Essendon Royals in their first season in NPLW Victoria, which will see him coach a […]
Women’s Match Preview: Royals Finals Campaign Begins In Do-or-Die Semi Final Matchup Against Preston

Essendon Royals’ senior women begin their 2024 NPLW Victoria Finals campaign when they head on the road to face Preston Lions at BT Connor Reserve in a do-or-die semi-final. After securing two incredible back-to-back promotions, Royals booked their first-ever finals appearance in the top-flight three weeks ago, before wrapping up third place on the ladder […]
Match Report: Royals Lock In Third Place Finish After 2-2 Draw With Alamein

Essendon Royals’ senior women’s side’s NPLW Victoria Finals fate has been determined after a late goal from Rebecca Saber ensured Alamein came away with a 2-2 draw against Vince Battiato’s side on Saturday afternoon at Cross Keys Reserve. Royals led early through a Raquel Deralas penalty, before Saber equalised shortly after to bring the scores […]
2025 Essendon Royals Community Football Program EOI Open

Essendon Royals Soccer Club are now taking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our 2025 Community Football Program. Open to players of all abilities, our community program is a fun and inclusive environment for everyone from our youngest Under-7 teams to our top-age juniors (U21s) and open-age teams in boys and girls football. A Program for […]
Join Our Coaching Team at Essendon Royals!

Essendon Royals Soccer Club is renowned for the outstanding environment we provide for our players, fostering their growth and development both on and off the pitch. Our dedicated and passionate coaching team is key to this success, whose engaging sessions have become a cornerstone of our club’s reputation. As we continue to build on this […]
Women’s Match Preview: Royals take on Alamein in last tune-up before finals as they look to secure all-important top two finish

Essendon Royals’ senior women will be in action for the final time in the NPLW Victoria home and away season, when they take on Alamein in their final tune-up before finals football at Cross Keys Reserve. Royals were held to a 2-2 draw against second-placed Preston Lions in wet and wild conditions at BT Connor […]
Match Report: Adeyemi Hat-Trick Powers Royals to Victory, but Srbija Clinches Premiership Despite 3-0 Loss

Essendon Royals ended their 2024 season on a high note with an emphatic 3-0 victory over FC Melbourne Srbija, thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Jordan Adeyemi. Despite the loss, Srbija still secured the VPL2 Premiership after North Sunshine Eagles were held to a dramatic 4-4 draw by Goulburn Valley Suns. Adeyemi also claimed his […]
Match Report: Royals Draw 2-2 with Preston in Tense Finals Preview

In a thrilling NPLW Victoria showdown at BT Connor Reserve, Essendon Royals secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Preston Lions, setting the stage for an intense finals series. The match was marked by dramatic shifts in momentum and showcased the high stakes both teams faced as they vied to not only put themselves in pole […]
Women’s Match Preview: Royals gear up for heavyweight clash against fellow finals contender Preston

Fresh off securing a top-four finish, Essendon Royals’ senior women’s side will look to continue their momentum heading into the finals when they head to BT Connor Reserve to face fellow contender Preston Lions on Friday night. Royals’ place in the top-four was locked in after coming back from a goal down to defeat Bentleigh […]