Derry are set to take on Westmeath this weekend as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship round-robin comes to its conclusion. Here's everything you need to know about Derry v Westmeath.
For Derry, they know that only a win will be enough to keep them in the race for the All-Ireland football championship.
Mickey Harte's side started off their Sam Maguire campaign at Pearse Stadium in a match against Connacht champions Galway.
Oak Leaf captain Gareth McKinless would see red in the 21st minute which inspired Galway to a 2-14 to 0-15. A visit from Armagh to Celtic Park in round two would see the Orchard County dominate, with Armagh winning 3-17 to 0-15 in the end.
As Derry looked to be closing the gap. An O'Neill goal to make it three for Armagh. Derry sending off for McFaul in 59th minute.
60 min: Derry 0-12 - 3-13 Armagh
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In Westmeath's case, they will be looking to finally get a win in the championship following a couple of close defeats. The Lake County started their campaign with a trip away to Armagh where five Rory Grugan points made the difference as the home side would win 0-16 to 0-11.
In round two Dessie Dolan's side would face Galway at home in Mullingar, where a Shane Walsh goal would help give the away side a 1-12 to 0-11 win.
A win for either Derry or Westmeath would see them finish 3rd in group 1 and face an away preliminary quarter-final while a draw would allow Westmeath to qualify on points difference.
When is Derry v Westmeath?
Derry are set to take on Westmeath this Saturday June 15th at Páirc Esler in Newry with throw-in scheduled for 7pm.
How can I watch Derry v Westmeath?
The match will be broadcast live globally on GAAGO with coverage getting underway at 6:30pm.
Team News
Mickey Harte has named two changes to the side that lost to Armagh in round two. Ciáran McFaul comes in for Conor Doherty while Eoin McEvoy comes in for Niall Toner, with Emmett Bradley moving into the half-forward line.
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The Derry squad for the Senior Football Championship Round 3 fixture vs. Westmeath pic.twitter.com/l4tZJ7tJnM— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) June 13, 2024
Dessie Dolan has made one change to the Westmeath side which lost to Galway in round two. Luke Loughlain starts in the full forward line in place of Robbie Forde.
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