Eltham Redbacks Women Overpower Bundoora United in Victorian Women's Premier League

Eltham Redbacks Women secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bundoora United (w) in the Australia Victorian Women's Premier League on Friday night, July 17, 2026. The match at Eltham’s home ground was an entertaining affair, with the hosts showcasing attacking flair to overcome a spirited Bundoora side.

Eltham Redbacks started strongly and took an early lead through a well-placed shot from the edge of the area. Bundoora United equalised against the run of play midway through the first half, capitalising on a defensive lapse. However, Eltham restored their lead before half-time with a header from a set-piece, making it 2-1 at the interval.

End-to-End Second Half

The second half saw both teams create chances. Bundoora United equalised again in the 55th minute after a rapid counter-attack, setting up a tense finish. Eltham Redbacks, however, showed their quality by scoring twice in the final twenty minutes. First, their midfielder curled a free-kick over the wall, and then a clinical finish in the 85th minute sealed the points.

Key Stats

• Goals: Eltham Redbacks 4 – Bundoora United 2
• Possession: Eltham 53% – 47% Bundoora
• Shots on target: Eltham 8 – Bundoora 5

What It Means

Eltham Redbacks Women climb into the top three of the Victorian Women’s Premier League table due to this victory. Bundoora United remain in the bottom half but showed they can compete with the league’s better sides. Eltham will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.