MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Carlton – Round 13, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Carlton Blues in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Durham | Concussion | 1 week |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 1 week |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 2 weeks |
| Dyson Sharp | Shoulder | 2-3 weeks |
| Matt Guelfi | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Isaac Kako | Back | 3-4 weeks |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 3-4 weeks |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 4 weeks |
| Peter Wright | Knee | 6-7 weeks |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | 7-8 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Andrew McGrath | Jaw | TBC |
| Jye Caldwell | Ankle | Test |
| Archer May | Abdominal | Test |
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Hollands | Ankle | 1-3 weeks |
| Matt Carroll | Knee | Next Season |
| Rob Monahan | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Lucas Camporeale | Kidney | TBC |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | TBC |
| Jacob Weitering | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 31/5/26 | West Coast | L 85 - 55 |
| 22/5/26 | Richmond | L 74 - 56 |
| 17/5/26 | Fremantle | L 61 - 104 |
| 9/5/26 | GWS | L 103 - 89 |
| 2/5/26 | Brisbane | L 79 - 143 |
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 29/5/26 | Geelong | W 88 - 84 |
| 23/5/26 | Port Adelaide | W 58 - 92 |
| 16/5/26 | Bulldogs | W 74 - 62 |
| 8/5/26 | Brisbane | L 100 - 89 |
| 2/5/26 | St Kilda | L 69 - 108 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Carlton
Player Stats
Essendon
