MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 2, 2026
PORT ADELAIDE
V
ESSENDON
FIRST BOUNCE
Adelaide Oval
2026-03-22T04:15:00Z
Preview
Port Adelaide vs Essendon – Round 2, 2026
The Port Adelaide Power face the Essendon Bombers in Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Adelaide Oval.
Injury Report
Port Adelaide
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Powell-Pepper | Knee | 11-13 weeks |
| Tom Cochrane | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Ivan Soldo | Knee | Next Season |
| Ollie Wines | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Josh Sinn | Shoulder | TBC |
| Mani Liddy | Groin | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Rhys Unwin | Calf | 1 week |
| Tom Edwards | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 2 weeks |
| Nick Bryan | Knee | 4-5 weeks |
| Will Setterfield | Foot | 5-6 weeks |
| Cillian Bourke | Hamstring | 6-7 weeks |
| Angus Clarke | Syndesmosis | 6-8 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | TBC |
| Isaac Kako | Hamstring | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Port Adelaide
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 15/3/26 | North Melbourne | L 113 - 67 |
| 22/8/25 | Gold Coast | W 71 - 67 |
| 16/8/25 | Carlton | L 118 - 64 |
| 9/8/25 | Fremantle | L 86 - 92 |
| 3/8/25 | Geelong | L 153 - 65 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 13/3/26 | Hawthorn | L 83 - 145 |
| 27/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 153 - 58 |
| 21/8/25 | Carlton | L 56 - 90 |
| 15/8/25 | St Kilda | L 75 - 77 |
| 8/8/25 | Geelong | L 109 - 65 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Port Adelaide
Essendon
Player Stats
Port Adelaide
Essendon
Team Lists
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Essendon
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