MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Bulldogs vs Essendon – Round 4, 2026
The Western Bulldogs face the Essendon Bombers in Round 4 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Bulldogs
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Liberatore | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Zac Walker | Ankle | 5-7 weeks |
| Riley Garcia | Hamstring | TBC |
| Cody Weightman | Knee | TBC |
| Laitham Vandermeer | Concussion | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Bryan | Knee | 1 week |
| Angus Clarke | Syndesmosis | 2-3 weeks |
| Will Setterfield | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Cillian Bourke | Quad | 3-4 weeks |
| Mason Redman | Knee | 6-8 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 6-8 weeks |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 9-11 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Dyson Sharp | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Bulldogs
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 20/3/26 | Adelaide | W 88 - 94 |
| 14/3/26 | GWS | W 134 - 53 |
| 7/3/26 | Brisbane | W 106 - 111 |
| 24/8/25 | Fremantle | L 97 - 112 |
| 17/8/25 | West Coast | W 126 - 32 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 28/3/26 | North Melbourne | L 69 - 81 |
| 22/3/26 | Port Adelaide | L 133 - 70 |
| 13/3/26 | Hawthorn | L 83 - 145 |
| 27/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 153 - 58 |
| 21/8/25 | Carlton | L 56 - 90 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Bulldogs
Essendon
Player Stats
Bulldogs
