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Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers Result & Match Stats - AFLW Round 2 2026
Sydney Swans beat Essendon Bombers 66-42 at Sydney Cricket Ground in AFLW Round 2, 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 3 meetings it is Sydney Swans 1, Essendon Bombers 2, averaging 61.3 combined points per game. Sydney Swans won 4 of their last 5 on record. Essendon Bombers won 0 of their last 5.
Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Sydney Swans 1, Essendon Bombers 2, averaging 61.3 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 41 to 27 @ Port Adelaide Power19 Sept 2026
- 87 to 56 v GWS Giants13 Sept 2026
- 33 to 60 @ Western Bulldogs5 Sept 2026
- 38 to 15 v St Kilda Saints29 Aug 2026
- 66 to 42 v Essendon Bombers23 Aug 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
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.
Sydney Swans
- Zippy Fish
110.0 GDS avg · 23.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.3 marks · 5.2 tackles (6 games)
- Sofia Hurley
107.6 GDS avg · 21.8 disposals · 0.4 goals · 2.8 marks · 8.0 tackles (5 games)
- Laura Gardiner
104.2 GDS avg · 23.5 disposals · 0.5 goals · 1.8 marks · 6.3 tackles (6 games)
- Chloe Molloy
93.8 GDS avg · 16.3 disposals · 2.2 goals · 3.2 marks · 3.0 tackles (6 games)
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)
AFLW Round 2 2026 match questions
What was the Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers score?
Sydney Swans beat Essendon Bombers 66-42 at Sydney Cricket Ground in AFLW Round 2, 2026. Head-to-head history, recent form and season averages for both clubs are on this page.
When did Sydney Swans play Essendon Bombers?
Sydney Swans hosted Essendon Bombers in AFLW Round 2, 2026 on Sunday 23 Aug 2026, 12:30pm at Sydney Cricket Ground. Times are local to the venue.
Where can I find Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers stats?
This AFLW Round 2, 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 Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers team hubs, and every player's full season numbers are on the AFLW players page.
What is the Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2024 and 2026 it is Sydney Swans 1, Essendon Bombers 2. Those games averaged 61.3 combined points.
Which players were the ones to watch in Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Zippy Fish for Sydney Swans and Madison Prespakis for Essendon Bombers. 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 Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers match page free?
Yes. The head-to-head record, form guide and player averages for Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers 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 Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers 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.