Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Ferrante seeking consistency

Only two weeks ago the Essendon Royals were dealt a harsh wake-up call on the realities of playing in State League 1 North-West and according to coach Mick Ferrante, it has reignited the fire in the belly of his team. The Royals responded to a shock loss to Corio with significantly improved performances against Avondale […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Royals hit the road for tough North Geelong test

By Jordan Cvitkovic Essendon Royals will be making a long drip down to Geelong to take on a tough North Geelong Warriors side this Sunday afternoon. North Geelong has taken three wins from four to start the Women’s State League One North-West competition and is currently sitting three points off leaders Spring Hills. The Royals […]
CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals welcome Keilor Park to Cross Keys Reserve

By Jordan Cvitkovic With round nine of the State League One North-West competition being wrapped up with a much needed 3-0 win over FC Clifton Hill, the Essendon Royals will be back at Cross Keys Reserve to take on Keilor Park for the 10th round of the competition. The big three points the Royals took […]
NJL Match Report: Royals back on winner’s list with big win at Clifton Hill

After a tough week, Essendon Royals got back on the winner’s list, defeating FC Clifton Hill 3-0 at Quarries Park on Saturday. The goals came through Kristian Konstantinidis, Nobu Usui and Matteo Ballan as the Royals secured what was a comfortable win in the end. A win was really a non-negotiable for the Royals in […]
NJL Match Report: Royals dominate at Cross Keys with crucial win over Clifton Hill

Essendon Royals stormed to victory on Friday night, sealing an emphatic 6-0 win over first-placed FC Clifton Hill to close the gap at the top of the table. After two tough matches against Spring Hills Stallions and Moreland Zebras, the Royals desperately needed the three points on Friday night, and they did not disappoint. The […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato seeks big Royals performance against Clifton Hill

Essendon Royals Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato says in the context of his side’s season, Friday night’s clash with FC Clifton Hill is now the biggest game of his team’s season. After facing off with two league heavyweights in Spring Hills FC and Moreland Zebras, Battiato says the Royals cannot afford to let more points […]
CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals head to Quarries Park for crucial Clifton Hill clash

With its Australia Cup run done and dusted, the Essendon Royals now turn full attention to a Men’s State League 1 campaign, starting with Saturday’s trip to FC Clifton Hill. The Royals are reeling from a heavy defeat last weekend to Corio SC, in a game that saw Essendon finish the first half with just […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Essendon Royals out to close gap on front runners Clifton Hill

Essendon Royals will complete a trifecta of tough games in the Women’s State League 1 North-West competition when they welcome top-of-the-table FC Clifton Hill to Cross Keys Reserve on Friday night. Clifton Hill, who like the Royals were promoted to the division from State League 2 in 2019, has taken three wins from three to […]
NJL Match Report: Royals go down fighting as Australia Cup run ends against NPLV’s Avondale FC

Essendon Royals put in a mammoth shift against National Premier Leagues Victoria Avondale FC, but just couldn’t get the job done, with the favourites preventing the dreaded ‘cup-set’, winning 4-2. The score was locked at 2-2 until the 88th minute, demonstrating just how close the State League 1 outfit pushed the NPLV side in front […]
CSF Match Preview: Royals welcome Avengers to Cross Keys Reserve in Australia Cup action

Essendon Royals and Avondale FC will welcome a midweek shot at redemption in the Australia Cup on Tuesday night. After a difficult weekend for both sides in their respective league campaigns, the Moonee Valley giants will collide at Cross Keys Reserve in midweek Cup action, as the State League 1 Royals welcome National Premier Leagues […]