Donegal are set to take on Tyrone this weekend as both counties begin their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship round-robin campaigns. Here’s everything you need to know about Donegal v Tyrone.
For Jim McGuinness’s side, they will be looking to keep up their momentum following a successful campaign in Ulster. In the quarter-finals, the Tír Chonaill impressed away to Derry in Celtic Park winning 4-11 to 0-17, before returning to the same ground to face Tyrone in the semi-final.
After a thrilling win in that fixture, Donegal faced Armagh in Clones for the Anglo-Celt Cup. In another tight game, a penalty shoot-out ultimately decided the winner, with Donegal goalie Shaun Patton being the hero after saving Shane McPartland’s penalty to win the shoot-out 6-5.
It went to sudden death, but.....
DONEGAL ARE ULSTER CHAMPIONS 🏆
What a day of drama! 😱#BBCGAA pic.twitter.com/LaHGBURsr7— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) May 12, 2024
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For Tyrone, they will be looking to bounce back following their loss to Donegal in the Ulster semi-final. In the quarter-final, the Red Hands defeated Cavan 1-23 to 3-16 after extra-time in Kingspan Breffini Park.
In their semi-final meeting in Celtic Park, a late Brendan McCole point tied up the game for Donegal 0-14 to 0-14 to send the match into extra time. With that momentum on their side, Donegal would ultimately defeat Tyrone 0-18 to 0-16 after 90 minutes of football, with a Paddy McBrearty point sealing the win.
The match comes in the wake of Tyrone joint-manager Fergal Logan announcing that he suffered a stroke at home while preparing for a league fixture with Derry back in February in an interview with BBC Northern Ireland.
When is Donegal v Tyrone?
Donegal are due to face Tyrone at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey this Saturday May 25th, with throw-in set for 7:15pm
How can I watch Donegal v Tyrone?
The match will be streamed globally live on GAAGO, with coverage getting underway at 6:45pm.
Team News
Jim McGuiness has made one change to the starting 15 to the side that defeated Armagh in the Ulster final with captain Patrick McBrearty replacing Eoghan Mac Gallagher.
Donegal GAA are pleased to announce our panel to play Tyrone GAA in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1 🟡🟢
We wish our players, Jim and their management every success!!#experiencetheunforgettable #donegalgaa #DúnnanGallAbú #ulsterchampions2024 pic.twitter.com/dO6890KmE2— CLG Dhún na nGall (@officialdonegal) May 24, 2024
Brian Dooher has made three changes to the Tyrone team that lost to Donegal last time out. Ben Cullen starts in defence over Conall Devlin. Conn Kilpatrick starts in midfield over Aodhan Donaghey. Michael O'Neill starts in the half-forward line in the place of Joe Oguz.
Kieran McGeary returns to defence with Seanie O'Donell moving up to the half-forward line.
Here's our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐗𝐕 for tomorrow's All-Ireland Championship group stage game against Donegal.
⏰ Throw-in at 7.15pm • MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey#ExperienceTheUnforgettable pic.twitter.com/MagsJippMn— Tyrone GAA (@TyroneGAALive) May 24, 2024
