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Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions Result & Match Stats - AFLW Round 1 2026
Brisbane Lions beat Essendon Bombers 85-37 at Windy Hill in AFLW Round 1, 2026. What follows is the data-led context around it: head-to-head history, recent form and each club's season averages.
What the numbers say
Across their last 2 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 0, Brisbane Lions 2, averaging 96 combined points per game. Essendon Bombers won 0 of their last 5 on record. Brisbane Lions won 1 of their last 5.
Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Essendon Bombers 0, Brisbane Lions 2, averaging 96 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 10 to 51 v Gold Coast Suns20 Sept 2026
- 22 to 37 @ Fremantle Dockers13 Sept 2026
- 51 to 83 @ Geelong Cats6 Sept 2026
- 33 to 38 v Richmond Tigers30 Aug 2026
- 42 to 66 @ Sydney Swans23 Aug 2026
- 30 to 39 v Adelaide Crows20 Sept 2026
- 41 to 46 @ West Coast Eagles12 Sept 2026
- 55 to 24 v GWS Giants5 Sept 2026
- 33 to 89 @ Melbourne Demons30 Aug 2026
- 33 to 44 v North Melbourne Kangaroos22 Aug 2026
Key players: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Essendon Bombers
- Madison Prespakis
131.2 GDS avg · 32.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.2 marks · 4.0 tackles (6 games)
- Amy Gaylor
89.2 GDS avg · 19.7 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.2 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Bonnie Toogood
82.5 GDS avg · 15.2 disposals · 1.0 goals · 4.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (6 games)
- Stephanie Wales
82.2 GDS avg · 12.7 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.5 marks · 4.3 tackles (6 games)
Brisbane Lions
- Orla O'Dwyer
90.5 GDS avg · 19.0 disposals · 0.7 goals · 1.2 marks · 4.7 tackles (6 games)
- Isabel Dawes
87.2 GDS avg · 19.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.5 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Sophie Conway
86.5 GDS avg · 15.5 disposals · 0.5 goals · 2.2 marks · 4.5 tackles (6 games)
- Charlotte Mullins
86.4 GDS avg · 18.2 disposals · 0.6 goals · 3.2 marks · 3.0 tackles (5 games)
AFLW Round 1 2026 match questions
What was the Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions score?
Brisbane Lions beat Essendon Bombers 85-37 at Windy Hill in AFLW Round 1, 2026. Head-to-head history, recent form and season averages for both clubs are on this page.
When did Essendon Bombers play Brisbane Lions?
Essendon Bombers hosted Brisbane Lions in AFLW Round 1, 2026 on Sunday 16 Aug 2026, 12:35pm at Windy Hill. Times are local to the venue.
Where can I find Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions stats?
This AFLW Round 1, 2026 game has been played, so this page carries the context around it rather than a lean: head-to-head history, recent form and season averages. Season-long club data sits on the Essendon Bombers and Brisbane Lions team hubs, and every player's full season numbers are on the AFLW players page.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2025 and 2026 it is Essendon Bombers 0, Brisbane Lions 2. Those games averaged 96 combined points.
Which players were the ones to watch in Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Madison Prespakis for Essendon Bombers and Orla O'Dwyer for Brisbane Lions. This page lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions match page free?
Yes. The head-to-head record, form guide and player averages for Essendon Bombers vs Brisbane Lions are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
Go deeper on this game: season-long club data is on the Essendon Bombers and Brisbane Lions team hubs, with full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page. Every other fixture this season is listed on the AFLW matches page.