Carlton–Essendon rivalry
| First meeting | Essendon 12.6.78 def Carlton 6.5.41 (24 May 1897) |
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| Latest meeting | Carlton 15.6.96 def Essendon 9.16.70 (9 June 2024) |
| Next meeting | TBC |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 253 |
| All-time series (AFL only) | Carlton 128 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.