If you’re talking big games, football doesn’t come any bigger in VPL2 than this Saturday’s blockbuster. First versus second. Eltham Redbacks hosting North Geelong Warriors.  The title chase hanging tantalisingly in the balance. Get yourself down to The Web – this is unmissable. The Redbacks showed incredible grit and determination last week, turning around a…

Crunch time is here for the Redbacks’ VPLW Women, as Southern United visit Eltham North Reserve this week with points increasingly vital at the lower end of the table. Last week, Eltham took home a point from a tricky away encounter with Bayside Argonauts.  Paige Foa opened the scoring with a sharp finish, continuing her…

The Eltham Redbacks women will have to shake off a heartbreaking last-minute defeat against Banyule City as they travel to Shipston Reserve on Sunday afternoon, in what shapes as another six-pointer in the fight against relegation from VPLW.  Eltham led Banyule 1-0 at halftime, as American import Paige Foa scored her third goal for the…

A return to The Web on Friday night provides the perfect opportunity for the Eltham Redbacks men to bounce back, as they host relegation-threatened Werribee City in a crucial game for both clubs.  A disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Altona City over the weekend has seen the Redbacks drop to 3rd in VPL2, a point…

The VPL2 title race continues to deliver more thrills, spills and unexpected twists each and every week than a prestige TV drama. The Eltham Redbacks head into Friday night with the weight of expectation on their shoulders, after relinquishing top spot in the league in a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles. The Redbacks…

After a tough run of results, the Redbacks have a golden opportunity to get back on the winners’ list this Friday night, as they host Banyule City at Eltham North Reserve.  Eltham’s streak of five consecutive defeats has come amidst a murderers’ row of fixtures, featuring Avondale, Keilor Park and Bundoora United, the three top…

Eltham Redbacks Senior Women are back on the road this Sunday afternoon, seeking an important response and much-needed points against Melbourne University SC at Princes Park Oval. The recent stretch of matches has been tough on the Redbacks, most recently culminating in a challenging 4-0 away loss to a formidable Keilor Park side. Despite battling…

The Eltham Redbacks men will head to Wilcox Field in high spirits on Saturday, on the heels of an emphatic road win away at Epping Stadium in Round 17.  The Redbacks trailed early as Whittlesea United tucked home a rebound, but were swiftly level thanks to a special goal from Nicky Edwards. Cutting from the…

It was one of the most dramatic finishes in years. Eltham Redbacks 3-2 Whittlesea United in February will live long in the memory of all those who were fortunate enough to be in attendance at Eltham North Reserve.  Trailing to a Lewis Shannon header, Eltham equalised thanks to a peach of a free kick from…

After an intense top-of-the-table clash saw the Eltham Redbacks draw 2-2 with Essendon Royals last week, the lads are back home at The Web this Saturday, ready to tackle an in-form Goulburn Valley Suns outfit. Last week’s battle at Cross Keys Reserve was a thriller. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, Eltham roared back through Josh Dennett’s…

Eltham Redbacks hit the road this Friday evening as they face another tough challenge against high-flying Keilor Park at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve. After two punishing weeks, the Redbacks will be determined to bounce back from consecutive defeats, including last week’s difficult 6-0 loss to Bundoora United. Despite the tough run of results, spirits within…

Eltham Redbacks home tie with Bundoora United on Friday night looms as a bellwether for the second half of the season, with just three points separating the home side in sixth place, and the visitors in third. The Redbacks will be looking to rebound from last week’s 5-1 defeat against a star-studded Avondale side. Despite…

A top-of-the-table clash away at Cross Keys: VPL2 matches don’t come much bigger than Friday night.  The Eltham Redbacks bounced back from defeat in R13 with a comeback for the ages against Box Hill United, despite trailing 2-1 with five minutes remaining. Josh Dennett netted the equaliser in the 86th minute, before top scorer Billy…

A significant test awaits the Eltham Redbacks Senior Women this Saturday afternoon when league heavyweights Avondale FC visit Eltham North Reserve. The Redbacks enter this challenging fixture following a frustrating 3-1 loss to Ringwood City last weekend. Despite heading into half-time locked at 0-0, Eltham conceded two quick goals after the restart.  Georgia Peel provided…

The second half of the VPL2 season kicks off this weekend, with the Eltham Redbacks eager to regain momentum as they host Box Hill United at Eltham North Reserve this Friday night. Last weekend was a frustrating outing for the Redbacks, narrowly losing 1-0 at home to a resolute Geelong SC side.  Despite dominating possession,…

Following a convincing 3-0 win over Monash University last week, the Eltham Redbacks Women hit the road to face Ringwood City this Friday night, keen to extend their unbeaten run and further solidify their top-four position in the VPLW standings. Last Friday at Eltham North Reserve, the Redbacks delivered one of their most complete performances…

Following a dramatic top-of-the-table 2-2 draw with Brunswick Juventus last week, the Eltham Redbacks return to Eltham North Reserve looking to secure all three points against an improving Geelong SC side this Saturday afternoon. Last week’s clash with Brunswick Juventus was a genuine thriller. The Redbacks started brightly, dominating the first half and taking an…

Confidence is rising at Eltham North Reserve following a commendable 1-1 draw against high-flying Calder United last weekend. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Redbacks demonstrated impressive resilience to level proceedings through the ever-dangerous Chiharu Shimizu, who continues to prove herself an indispensable presence in the Redbacks’ attack. Indeed, the Redbacks could consider themselves unlucky…