Galway are set to take on Armagh this weekend as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship round-robin stage reaches its conclusion. Here's everything you need to know about Galway v Armagh.
For Galway, they will be looking to continue their great form in the championship so far. The Connacht champions got their Sam Maguire round-robin campaign underway with a game at home to league champions Derry. Goals from Séan Kelly and Cein Darcy after a red card was issued to Derry captain Gareth McKinless helped Galway grab a 2-14 to 0-15 win over the 14 men of the Oak Leaf County.
The Tribesmen would then travel to Mullingar to take on Westmeath in round two, where a Shane Walsh goal would help the away side get a 1-12 to 0-11 win.
In Armagh's case, they look to win their third game on the bounce in the round-robin and win group 1. The Orchard County began their Sam Maguire campaign with a home game against Westmeath, where 0-05 from the boot of Rory Grugan helped Armagh grab a 0-16 to 0-11 win.
A trip to Celtic Park to face Ulster rivals Derry would follow in round two, where Kieran McGeeney's side would impress en route to victory. Goals from Rian O'Neill, Conor Turbitt, and substitute Ross McQuillan helped Armagh cruise to a 3-17 to 0-15 win.
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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With both counties having two wins from two games in group 1, the winners of this game will grab the top spot in the group and qualify directly for the quarter-finals. The loser will finish in second place and qualify for the preliminary quarter-finals.
In the event of a draw, Armagh would top the group due to their superior points difference.
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When is Galway v Armagh?
Galway are set to play Armagh this Sunday June 16th at Markievicz Park in Sligo with throw-in scheduled for 1:45pm.
How can I watch Galway v Armagh?
The match will be broadcast live on RTÉ One with coverage getting underway at 1:10 pm.
Team News
Pádraic Joyce has made two changes to the Galway side that defeated Westmeath last time out. Robert Finnerty starts at corner-forward in place Cian Hernon, while captain Séan Kelly returns to the side in midfield over Johnny Heaney, with John Maher moving to the half-forward line.
TEAM NEWS: GALWAY V ARMAGH
📆Sunday June 16th
📍Markievicz Park, Sligo at 1:45PM
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Kieran McGeeney has made two changes to the Armagh starting side that defeated Derry in round two. Ciarán Higgins replaces the suspended Connaire Mackin, while Andrew Murnin returns to the Armagh side in place of Stefan Campbell.
🏐 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Have a look at the squad due to travel to Sligo this weekend to take on Gaillimh!
Are you going to #BringTheOrange?! 🟠⚪️#ArdMhachaAbú pic.twitter.com/VQdgKy16o9— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) June 13, 2024
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