MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Hawthorn vs Essendon – Round 20, 2026
The Hawthorn Hawks face the Essendon Bombers in Round 20 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
Hawthorn
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Ned Reeves | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Henry Hustwaite | Face | 3-4 weeks |
| Jack Scrimshaw | Knee | 3-5 weeks |
| Jack Dalton | Knee | 5-6 weeks |
| Karl Amon | Knee | TBC |
| Conor Nash | Neck | TBC |
| Josh Battle | Appendix | Test |
| Sam Butler | Leg | Test |
| Nick Watson | Hamstring | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Edwards | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
Previous 5 Games
Hawthorn
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 19/7/26 | Richmond | W 52 - 122 |
| 11/7/26 | Carlton | W 39 - 103 |
| 4/7/26 | Melbourne | L 90 - 125 |
| 26/6/26 | GWS | W 96 - 82 |
| 19/6/26 | Gold Coast | W 97 - 113 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13/6/26 | Melbourne | L 95 - 50 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Hawthorn
Essendon
Player Stats
Hawthorn
