 Having been un beaten for a total of eight consecutive weeks, the club suffered a 3–0 home defeat against Eltham on 17 August.After draws with South Melbourne, Sandringham and South Oakleigh, a win was needed to avoid relegation in their last round.In Round 26, Royal Richmond defeated Dandenong City 3–2 at home on 14 September, with a double from Dragan Vasic.