Galway is set to take on Derry this weekend as the round-robin stage of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Galway v Derry.
For Galway, they will be looking to keep their winning momentum going after capturing their third Connacht title in a row earlier this month. The Tribesmen got their championship campaign underway with a dominant 5-21 to 0-09 win away to London in the quarter-final, before edging past Sligo 1-13 to 0-14 in the semi-final. Pádraic Joyce's men then faced Mayo in the final at Pearse Stadium. In an incredibly tight affair, a point off Conor Gleeson's free in the fifth minute of added time gave Galway the title 0-16 to 0-15.
Full-time: Galway 0-16 Mayo 0-15
Goalkeeper Connor Gleeson wins a third Connacht SFC title in a row for Galway with a 76th-minute free
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For Derry, they will be looking to bounce back from a slightly disappointing Ulster championship campaign. After winning the Division One title against Dublin in March, Mickey Harte's side failed to retain their Ulster crown after falling to Donegal 4-11 to 0-17 at home in Celtic Park.
The match will be the second time the Oak Leaf County travel to Pearse Stadium this year. In their Division One league fixture in February, Derry came out on top with a 3-10 to 0-11 victory.
When is Galway v Derry?
Galway are set to take on Derry on May 18th with throw-in scheduled for 5:30pm at Pearse Stadium.
Where can I watch Galway v Derry?
The match will be shown live on GAAGO, with the stream getting underway at 4:45pm.
Team News
For Galway, Padráic Joyce has named an unchanged starting line-up from their Connacht final win against Mayo.
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All-Ireland Senior Football Series Round 1
Our Senior Football team to face Derry tomorrow is announced ⤵️
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Best of Luck to Pádraic Joyce, Team Management and our Senior Football squad!#riseofthetribes#gaillimhabú pic.twitter.com/1gH3Kn86tf— Galway GAA Official (@Galway_GAA) May 17, 2024
Mickey Harte has made two changes from the side that faced Donegal in the Ulster quarter-final defeat to Donegal. Gareth McKinless comes in for the injured Padraig McGrogan, while Niall Toner replaces Niall Loughlin.
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The Derry squad for the Senior Football Championship Round 1 fixture vs. Galway. pic.twitter.com/12331T1m8B— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) May 16, 2024
