Allianz Football League: Fermanagh take on Armagh, Derry take on Dubs in BBC streaming matches

Division One leaders Derry will take on Dublin in this weekend’s Allianz Football League match.

In Mickey Harte’s first season as Derry manager, Oakleafers won their opening four games to take a four-point lead at the top of the table.

But Saturday’s game at Celtic Park looks set to be Derry’s biggest test yet since Kelly was sacked by Dublin University a week ago.

Also on Saturday, Division Two leaders Armagh travel to take on Fermanagh in a match broadcast live on the BBC this weekend.

Due to heavy snowfall in Enniskillen, a pitch inspection will be carried out at Brewster Park on Saturday morning and a decision on whether the Division Two match will be held will be taken by 12pm AEST.

Derry and Dublin met in Division Two at Celtic Park last year, and Oakleafers fought back from 0-7 to 0-2 down at half-time, with Brendan Rodgers scoring the winning goal to make it 1-11 to 0-0. They won with 13 losses.

A lot has happened since then, with Derry retaining the Ulster title and suffering a narrow loss to Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final, despite Rory Gallagher’s much-publicized departure.

However, Dublin defeated the Saudis in the All-Ireland final a few weeks later, and a week ago back-to-back wins against the likes of Con O’Callaghan-inspired David Clifford saw them clinch Saturday night’s contest in Derry City. It was bright and exciting.

O’Callaghan scored all three goals, including a penalty, in Dublin’s 3-18 to 1-14 win over Croke Park in what has been hailed as the most impressive inter-county game of 2024 so far.

But Delhi have done everything that has been asked of them so far during the league.

All-Star Conor McCluskey is likely to take up a regular role in O’Callaghan’s shadow, while Hart is well placed to remain in the defence, with Conor Doherty sent off with a bruise at Salthill. hope to do so.

Cormac Murphy, who impressed in Derry’s opening game, could return from a finger injury, but goalkeeper Audran Lynch and All-Star center half-back Gareth Mackinless are again out with hamstring problems. It seems likely that it will.

After a tense home draw with Donegal kept them at the top of Division Two by the slimmest of points possible, Armagh secured victory at Brewster Park and are on course for promotion as Fermanagh’s relegation fears continue to rise. will likely want to maintain the expected momentum.

After drawing the lead at Navan and beating Kildare in the second round, Fermanagh’s home defeat to Donegal was not too surprising, although a disappointing second half collapse, but at Edderney last weekend. A last-minute defeat against Cork in 2016 was a damaging outcome for Kieran. Donnelly’s side are just one point ahead of Louth and Rebel County and the meaningless Lilywhites are already doomed.

While Armagh and Donegal are favorites for promotion, Cavan are just one point away from winning their four games and a win over neighbors Meath at Breffni Park would see Raymond Galligan’s side move ahead of them. There will continue to be a strong battle for a spot in Division 1. Round 6 meeting with manager Kieran McGeeney’s side at the Athletic Ground.

Sunday’s two Division One games will see Tyrone take on Kerry in Tralee, while Monaghan play a home game against fellow relegation-threatened Galway, with a must-win for both teams.

However, the Red Hands maintained their Division One status by winning the last league match between the teams, including a 1-15 to 2-11 win in the 2022 final round at Fitzgerald Stadium. .

Both teams go into the game with four points, so while the winner is on the ropes, the loser will still be looking over their shoulder.

After an impressive opening win over Dublin in Croke Park, Monaghan have since suffered heavy defeats to Kerry, Derry and Roscommon, and another upset against Galway would see Vinnie Corley’s side slip into the division for the first time since 2014. He is in serious danger of falling to 2.

Donegal are expected to beat Louth at Ballyshannon on Sunday and stay on course for an immediate return to Division One, while Down remain top of Division Three when they host Sligo at Pairc Esler. That’s what we’re aiming for.

Antrim have dropped to fifth in Division Three after losing their last two games, but still have a four-point buffer over Offaly, Wicklow and Limerick, who have zero points.

However, a loss at home to Westmeath, who like Down have won their opening four games, could see them slip into the relegation zone, and manager Andy McEntee has effectively prepared for the game. The team will be looking for a win that will ensure their safety. two final rounds.