CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals welcome Brimbank Stallions to Cross Keys Reserve

Essendon Royals Soccer Club will welcome the Brimbank Stallions to Cross Keys Reserve in a highly-anticipated Men’s State League 1 North-West clash. The Andrew Marth-led Stallions have enjoyed a terrific week, albeit in the middle of a heavy run of games, having delivered top-of-the-table Caroline Springs George Cross its first loss of the season last […]
NJL Match Report: Royals fail to make breakthrough against Altona City

The Essendon Royals could not score against a stubborn Altona City defence on a cool night at HC Kim Reserve. In a 0-0 stalemate, the Royals enjoyed the vast majority of possession and chances, but could not find the winning moment against a resolute and physical City side. Coach Mick Ferrante could have no qualms […]
NJL Match Report: Alonso, Sawa bag four as Royals triumph 9-0 in league opener

Four-goal hauls for Rachel Alonso and Linda Sawa highlighted a fantastic start to the State League 1 North-West campaign for the Essendon Royals Senior Women as they defeated Elwood City 9-0. The Reserves also won by an 8-0 margin, highlighting the strength in numbers in the Royals women’s program. The Senior Women took their brilliant […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Ferrante pleased with momentum generated from run of games

Essendon Royals Senior Men’s Coach Mick Ferrante is excited to see what his squad can continue to achieve as the games keep coming thick and fast for the Royals. The Royals have played two games in the last seven days with mid-week Australia Cup duties following on from a tough game in the league against […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Battiato out for strong start to league campaign

Essendon Royals Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato says starting the Women’s State League 1 North-West campaign with three points against Elwood City on Friday night will be crucial, given the games to come in Rounds 2 and 3. The Royals face two of the league favourites in Moreland Zebras and Spring Hills FC in the […]
CSF Match Preview: Essendon Royals hit the road with tough trip to Altona City

Essendon Royals will hit the road after a string of home games in the Men’s State League 1 North-West competition, with a tough test away to Altona City calling this weekend. The Royals have found a rich vein of form since losing in Round 2 against Caroline Springs George Cross, winning four and drawing one […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Essendon Royals travel to Elwood City for Women’s State League 1 season opener

Essendon Royals will commence their Women’s State League 1 North-West campaign with a trip to Elwood City on Friday night. Led by Senior Women’s Coach Vince Battiato, the Royals will turn their focus from Nike FC Cup duties to the new league campaign, with the Senior Women and Reserves Women looking to put all their […]
NJL Match Report: Ruthless Royals come back in style to defeat Redbacks in Australia Cup

Essendon Royals secured progression to the sixth round of Victorian qualifiers in the Australia Cup with a huge 4-2 win over Eltham Redbacks. The Royals conspired against themselves to give the Redbacks a massive two-goal advantage after just 18 minutes but roared back into action with a massive effort to score four goals in response. […]
CSF Match Preview: Mid-week Australia Cup action as Royals welcome Redbacks

The Essendon Royals’ journey in the Australia Cup continues this evening as Mick Ferrante’s men welcome Eltham Redbacks to Cross Keys Reserve. In a rare contest between State League 1 North-West and South-East teams, the Redbacks will travel to Essendon this evening in what promises to be an interesting clash. The Redbacks come into the […]
NJL Match Report: Essendon Royals seal crucial win against Sydenham Park on Good Friday

The Essendon Royals left it late but there was no denying they were the more deserving of the three points in their crucial 2-1 win over Sydenham Park at Cross Keys Reserve on Good Friday. It took a stoppage-time penalty from Davey Van’t Schip to secure the win for Mick Ferrante’s team, but the playing […]