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 […]
Women’s Match Report: Royals Edge Out Brunswick Juventus in Season Opener

The Essendon Royals kicked off their second season in Victoria’s top flight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brunswick Juventus at CB Smith Reserve. A well-taken free kick by debutant Airi Fujiwara proved to be the difference in a match defined by strong defensive displays and standout goalkeeping performances. Nine Royals players debuted in this […]
Luv A Duck Women’s Match Preview: Royals Set for Fierce Season Opener Against Brunswick Juventus

The Essendon Royals return to Victoria’s top flight for their second season in the NPLW, kicking off their 2025 campaign with a local rivalry clash against Brunswick Juventus at CB Smith Reserve. PLEASE NOTE: THE KICK-OFF TIME FOR THIS GAME HAS BEEN MOVED TO 6.30PM. After a historic debut season in 2024, where the Royals […]
Essendon Royals Sign Japanese Attacking Midfielder Airi Fujiwara for 2025

Essendon Royals are excited to announce the signing of Airi Fujiwara for the 2025 NPLW Victoria season. The Japanese attacking midfielder arrives at the Royals after playing for SFIDA Setagaya FC in Japan’s Nadeshiko League Division 1, the second tier of Japanese women’s football. During her time there, she made an immediate impact, earning the […]
Essendon Royals Welcome Rebekah van Dort for 2025 NPLW Season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Rebekah van Dort for the 2025 NPLW Victoria season. Hailing from New Zealand, Rebekah brings a wealth of experience to the Royals’ backline, having played at a high level for more than two decades. She was a key figure at Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland, where […]