MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Adelaide – Round 21, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Adelaide Crows in Round 21 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
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Edwards | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Xavier Duursma | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Kyle Langford | Suspension | Round 21 |
Adelaide
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hinge | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Rory Laird | Ankle | 3 weeks |
| Hugh Bond | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Darcy Fogarty | Suspension | Round 23 |
| Luke Pedlar | Hamstring | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 25/7/26 | Hawthorn | L 132 - 39 |
| 19/7/26 | GWS | W 67 - 64 |
| 12/7/26 | Brisbane | L 149 - 59 |
| 5/7/26 | St Kilda | L 50 - 117 |
| 28/6/26 | North Melbourne | L 79 - 65 |
Adelaide
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/7/26 | Collingwood | L 74 - 108 |
| 17/7/26 | Sydney | W 71 - 87 |
| 11/7/26 | Gold Coast | W 128 - 49 |
| 3/7/26 | West Coast | W 74 - 99 |
| 27/6/26 | Port Adelaide | L 97 - 71 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Adelaide
Player Stats
Essendon
