Carlton–Essendon rivalry
| First meeting | Essendon 12.6.78 def Carlton 6.5.41 (24 May 1897) |
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| Latest meeting | Carlton 11.12.78 def Essendon 11.4.70 (8 June 2025) |
| Next meeting | TBC |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 253 |
| All-time series (AFL only) | Carlton 129 wins Essendon 119 wins Draws 6 |
| Largest victory | Essendon – 109 points (4 May 1985) |
The rivalry between the Carlton and Essendon football clubs is one of the most celebrated rivalries in the Australian Football League.