Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers Head-to-Head Record & Stats | TippingEdge

ESS
Essendon
3
wins
10 meetings
H2H
2019 to 2026
RIC
Richmond
7
wins
Essendon 30%70% Richmond

Essendon Bombers v Richmond Tigers have met 10 times in the AFL between 2019 and 2026. Richmond Tigers lead Essendon Bombers 7-3. Richmond Tigers have won the last 2 meetings between the two. The average winning margin across those 10 games is 23.5 points.

10
Meetings (2019 to 2026)
23.5
Avg winning margin
64.9
Essendon avg score
81.2
Richmond avg score

Essendon vs Richmond: Last 10 Games

Most recent first. Across their last 10 meetings, Richmond Tigers have won 7 of the last 10.

DateHomeScoreAwayWinnerVenue
22 May 2026Richmond74-56EssendonRichmondM.C.G.
12 Jul 2025Richmond46-37EssendonRichmondM.C.G.
23 May 2025Essendon81-58RichmondEssendonM.C.G.
25 May 2024Richmond74-86EssendonEssendonM.C.G.
20 May 2023Essendon71-70RichmondEssendonM.C.G.
20 Aug 2022Essendon75-141RichmondRichmondM.C.G.
21 May 2022Richmond80-48EssendonRichmondM.C.G.
5 Jun 2021Essendon84-123RichmondRichmondPerth Stadium
22 Aug 2020Essendon61-73RichmondRichmondMarrara Oval
25 May 2019Richmond73-50EssendonRichmondM.C.G.

Home and Away Split

Where these games are played matters. Essendon Bombers have won 2/5 (40%) at home to Richmond, while Richmond Tigers have won 4/5 (80%) at home to Essendon.

2/5 (40%)
Essendon at home
4/5 (80%)
Richmond at home

Biggest Wins

Essendon

  • 23 points - Essendon 81-58 Richmond, 23 May 2025 at M.C.G.
  • 12 points - Richmond 74-86 Essendon, 25 May 2024 at M.C.G.
  • 1 points - Essendon 71-70 Richmond, 20 May 2023 at M.C.G.

Richmond

  • 66 points - Essendon 75-141 Richmond, 20 Aug 2022 at M.C.G.
  • 39 points - Essendon 84-123 Richmond, 5 Jun 2021 at Perth Stadium
  • 32 points - Richmond 80-48 Essendon, 21 May 2022 at M.C.G.

Record by Venue

VenueGamesEssendonRichmondDraw
M.C.G.8350
Perth Stadium1010
Marrara Oval1010

2026 Meetings

DateRoundHomeScoreAwayWinnerVenue
22 May 2026Round 11Richmond74-56EssendonRichmondM.C.G.

Essendon vs Richmond Results History

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

Essendon vs Richmond FAQ

What is the head to head record between Essendon and Richmond?

Essendon Bombers and Richmond Tigers have met 10 times in the AFL between 2019 and 2026. Richmond Tigers lead Essendon Bombers 7-3. The average winning margin is 23.5 points.

Who leads the Essendon vs Richmond AFL rivalry?

Richmond Tigers lead Essendon Bombers 7-3 across those 10 games.

Who won the last Essendon vs Richmond game?

Richmond Tigers have won the last 2 meetings.

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

Essendon Bombers have won 2/5 (40%) of their home games against Richmond, and Richmond Tigers have won 4/5 (80%) of theirs against Essendon.

More on these sides: Essendon form guide · Richmond form guide · Essendon form guide · Richmond 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.

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