Another clash in Hawthorn's 2020 fixture has been released, with the Hawks set to take on traditional rivals Essendon under Thursday night lights in Round 7.

Hawthorn will again head to Marvel Stadium, though this time as the away side.

The match looms as an exciting fixture for Hawthorn fans; with both the Hawks and Bombers showing some strong form early in 2020, the rivalry is sure to be as alive as ever.

The announcement comes after another game was confirmed earlier this week, with the Hawks set to take on the Suns at the MCG in Round 6.

The 2020 season has been reduced to a 17-round format with the schedule of matches to be released in small blocks, allowing the AFL flexibility to adapt to changing coronavirus restrictions.

View the fixture here.