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Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers Result & Match Stats - AFLW Round 3 2026
Richmond Tigers beat Essendon Bombers 38-33 at TIO Stadium in AFLW Round 3, 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 4 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 2, Richmond Tigers 1 with 1 drawn, averaging 78.8 combined points per game. Essendon Bombers won 0 of their last 5 on record. Richmond Tigers won 3 of their last 5.
Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Essendon Bombers 2, Richmond Tigers 1, 1 drawn, averaging 78.8 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 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
- 37 to 85 v Brisbane Lions16 Aug 2026
- 58 to 43 v St Kilda Saints13 Sept 2026
- 35 to 60 v Fremantle Dockers6 Sept 2026
- 38 to 33 @ Essendon Bombers30 Aug 2026
- 37 to 48 @ Western Bulldogs22 Aug 2026
- 46 to 28 v Collingwood Magpies15 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
127.8 GDS avg · 30.8 disposals · 0.4 goals · 1.8 marks · 4.0 tackles (5 games)
- Amy Gaylor
91.8 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.4 marks · 4.8 tackles (5 games)
- Bonnie Toogood
87.4 GDS avg · 15.0 disposals · 1.2 goals · 4.2 marks · 3.2 tackles (5 games)
- Stephanie Wales
84.8 GDS avg · 13.0 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.0 marks · 4.0 tackles (5 games)
Richmond Tigers
- Isabel Bacon
73.0 GDS avg · 14.4 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.6 marks · 4.8 tackles (5 games)
- Montana Beruldsen
70.2 GDS avg · 15.4 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.2 marks · 2.4 tackles (5 games)
- Laura McClelland
65.2 GDS avg · 13.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 4.4 marks · 1.8 tackles (5 games)
- Poppy Kelly
65.0 GDS avg · 9.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 1.8 marks · 2.4 tackles (5 games)
AFLW Round 3 2026 match questions
What was the Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers score?
Richmond Tigers beat Essendon Bombers 38-33 at TIO Stadium in AFLW Round 3, 2026. Head-to-head history, recent form and season averages for both clubs are on this page.
When did Essendon Bombers play Richmond Tigers?
Essendon Bombers hosted Richmond Tigers in AFLW Round 3, 2026 on Sunday 30 Aug 2026, 6:15pm at TIO Stadium. Times are local to the venue.
Where can I find Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers stats?
This AFLW Round 3, 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 Richmond Tigers team hubs, and every player's full season numbers are on the AFLW players page.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head record?
Across their last 4 meetings between 2023 and 2026 it is Essendon Bombers 2, Richmond Tigers 1, with 1 drawn. Those games averaged 78.8 combined points.
Which players were the ones to watch in Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Madison Prespakis for Essendon Bombers and Isabel Bacon for Richmond Tigers. 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 Richmond Tigers match page free?
Yes. The head-to-head record, form guide and player averages for Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers 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 Richmond Tigers 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.