It's nearly matchday! Bayside Argonauts prepare to welcome Essendon Royals to Home Arena in Germany for a pivotal Australia. Victoria. National Premier League 3 clash. Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026. Time: 04:00. Official: Benjamin Cortus. The forecast indicates Windy, 16°C. Both managers face selection headaches: Meier is doubtful for the hosts, and Hoffmann could miss out for the visitors. The story of past meetings: Bayside Argonauts 1 - 2 Essendon Royals (2023). Bayside Argonauts 0 - 4 Essendon Royals (2021). Bayside Argonauts 0 - 3 Essendon Royals (2022). Bayside Argonauts 2 - 0 Essendon Royals (2024). Bayside Argonauts 3 - 0 Essendon Royals (2025). Our best guess for the final result: 1:1.