Essendon Bombers vs Western Bulldogs Head-to-Head Record & Stats | TippingEdge

ESS
Essendon
2
wins
10 meetings
H2H
2019 to 2026
WBD
Western Bulldogs
8
wins
Essendon 20%80% Western Bulldogs

Essendon Bombers v Western Bulldogs have met 10 times in the AFL between 2019 and 2026. Western Bulldogs lead Essendon Bombers 8-2. Western Bulldogs have won the last 3 meetings between the two. The average winning margin across those 10 games is 52.8 points.

10
Meetings (2019 to 2026)
52.8
Avg winning margin
58.4
Essendon avg score
102.8
Western Bulldogs avg score

Essendon vs Western Bulldogs: Last 10 Games

Most recent first. Across their last 10 meetings, Western Bulldogs have won 8 of the last 10.

DateHomeScoreAwayWinnerVenue
5 Apr 2026Western Bulldogs99-65EssendonWestern BulldogsDocklands
25 Jul 2025Essendon50-143Western BulldogsWestern BulldogsDocklands
17 May 2025Western Bulldogs127-36EssendonWestern BulldogsDocklands
12 Apr 2024Western Bulldogs67-96EssendonEssendonDocklands
21 Jul 2023Essendon49-90Western BulldogsWestern BulldogsDocklands
1 May 2022Western Bulldogs103-71EssendonWestern BulldogsDocklands
29 Aug 2021Western Bulldogs85-36EssendonWestern BulldogsYork Park
8 Aug 2021Western Bulldogs84-97EssendonEssendonDocklands
17 Jul 2020Essendon51-93Western BulldogsWestern BulldogsCarrara
10 Aug 2019Essendon33-137Western BulldogsWestern BulldogsMarvel Stadium

Home and Away Split

Where these games are played matters. Essendon Bombers have won 0/4 (0%) at home to Western Bulldogs, while Western Bulldogs have won 4/6 (67%) at home to Essendon.

0/4 (0%)
Essendon at home
4/6 (67%)
Western Bulldogs at home

Biggest Wins

Essendon

  • 29 points - Western Bulldogs 67-96 Essendon, 12 Apr 2024 at Docklands
  • 13 points - Western Bulldogs 84-97 Essendon, 8 Aug 2021 at Docklands

Western Bulldogs

  • 104 points - Essendon 33-137 Western Bulldogs, 10 Aug 2019 at Marvel Stadium
  • 93 points - Essendon 50-143 Western Bulldogs, 25 Jul 2025 at Docklands
  • 91 points - Western Bulldogs 127-36 Essendon, 17 May 2025 at Docklands

Record by Venue

VenueGamesEssendonWestern BulldogsDraw
Docklands7250
York Park1010
Carrara1010
Marvel Stadium1010

2026 Meetings

DateRoundHomeScoreAwayWinnerVenue
5 Apr 2026Round 4Western Bulldogs99-65EssendonWestern BulldogsDocklands

Essendon vs Western Bulldogs Results History

All 10 completed meetings between 2019 and 2026 are listed above.

Essendon vs Western Bulldogs FAQ

What is the head to head record between Essendon and Western Bulldogs?

Essendon Bombers and Western Bulldogs have met 10 times in the AFL between 2019 and 2026. Western Bulldogs lead Essendon Bombers 8-2. The average winning margin is 52.8 points.

Who leads the Essendon vs Western Bulldogs AFL rivalry?

Western Bulldogs lead Essendon Bombers 8-2 across those 10 games.

Who won the last Essendon vs Western Bulldogs game?

Western Bulldogs have won the last 3 meetings.

Do Essendon or Western Bulldogs have the better home record in this fixture?

Essendon Bombers have won 0/4 (0%) of their home games against Western Bulldogs, and Western Bulldogs have won 4/6 (67%) of theirs against Essendon.

More on these sides: Essendon form guide · Western Bulldogs form guide · Essendon form guide · Western Bulldogs form guide

Head to head data covers AFL seasons 2019 to 2026 (10 completed matches). Updated 8 August 2026. See this week's AFL tips.