Armagh are set to take on Roscommon this weekend as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship reaches the quarter-final stage after an exciting few weeks of championship football. Here's everything you need to know about Armagh v Roscommon.
The Ulster side will be hoping to reach their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2005 and get a quarter-final win, after losing at this stage on penalties in the last two seasons. The Orchard County got their campaign underway with a 0-16 to 0-11 win at home to Westmeath before blowing past Ulster rivals Derry 3-17 to 0-15 in Celtic Park in round two.
This left Kieran McGeeney's side needing at least a draw against Galway to advance to the quarterfinals as Group 1 winners on points difference, and a late Stefan Campbell point confirmed that would be the case, as Armagh would grab a 1-12 to 0-15 draw.
Stefan 'Soupy' Campbell secures a draw for Armagh in the dying seconds
Armagh have earned the point, and it means they're Group 1 winners. #sundaygame pic.twitter.com/ZnOjupaFAd— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 16, 2024
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In Roscommon's case, they will be hoping to keep their winning momentum going after a tricky start to their Sam Maguire campaign and reach their first All-Ireland semi-final since 1991. The Rossies started their All-Ireland campaign with a heavy 2-19 to 0-13 defeat away to Dublin at Croke Park before narrowly losing out 2-14 to 1-15 at home to Connacht rivals Mayo in round two.
This set up a win-or-go-home situation for Davy Burke's side in their round three matchup against Cavan. The Rossies would rise to the occasion, winning 3-20 to 1-20 over the Breffni men to claim third place in Group 2 and advance to the preliminary quarterfinals.
In the preliminary quarterfinals, Roscommon would travel to Omagh to face off against Tyrone. The Rossies would fight off a comeback from the Red Hands and a late Daire Cregg point would secure a famous upset 0-14 to 0-12 victory for Roscommon.
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When is Armagh v Roscommon?
Armagh are set to take on Roscommon this Saturday June 29th at Croke Park with throw-in scheduled for 4pm.
How to watch Armagh v Roscommon?
The match will be streamed live on GAAGO with coverage getting underway at 3:30pm.
Team News
Kieran McGeeney has made one change to the Armagh side which drew with Galway in the last round-robin fixture. Paddy Burns returns to the side in place of Ciarán Higgins in defence.
‼️TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
Have a look at the team travelling to Croker to take on the Rossies in this Saturday!
Have you got your ticket yet? Are you ready to #BRINGTHEORANGE?
🆚 Ros Comáin
🗓️ Sat 29 June
⏰ 4pm
🏟️ Páirc an Chrócaigh
🎟️ Get your ticket via https://t.co/HxJn2W8DnL… pic.twitter.com/xrIRL9HSom— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) June 27, 2024
Davy Burke has named one change to the Roscommon side from the preliminary quarter-final win over Tyrone with Ronan Daly replacing Dylan Ruane, with Ruaidhrí Fallon coming into midfield.
📣 Davy Burke has named his team to face Armagh in the All-Ireland Football Championship Quarter-Final on Saturday at Croke Park.
🎟️ Advance ticket sales only at https://t.co/aZcSAI3rOZ or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.#rosgaa pic.twitter.com/DU9Jdzp1c4— Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA) June 27, 2024
