Kerry are set to face up against Derry this weekend as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship reaches the quarterfinals stage after what has been an exciting few weeks of football so far. Here's everything you need to know about Kerry v Derry.
For Kerry, they will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the championship this year so far and to continue their run to clinch the Sam Maguire cup for a 39th time after losing in the final last year. The Munster champions started off with an impressive 0-24 to 1-11 win at home to Monaghan before demolishing Meath 2-18 to 0-09 in Páirc Tailteann in round two.
This set up a situation where Jack O'Connor's side needed at least a draw against Louth in Portlaoise in round three to qualify for the quarterfinals as Group 4 winners. The Kingdom would breeze past the Wee County on the day as they come out as winners with a final score of 2-21 to 1-10.
Kerry v Louth - All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, Group 4, Round 3.#WeAreKerry #CiarraíAbú pic.twitter.com/TDctI5qXQz
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) June 16, 2024
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In Derry's case, they will be looking to continue their winning momentum after getting their All-Ireland campaign on track after a disappointing start and make the semi-finals for the third consecutive year.
The league champions started their round-robin campaign with a 2-14 to 0-15 loss away to Galway where Gareth McKinless saw red. Round two would see the Oak Leaf County suffer a heavy 3-17 to 0-15 home loss to Ulster rivals Armagh.
This left Mickey Harte's side with a win-or-go-home game against Westmeath, where Derry would edge past the Lake County 2-07 to 0-09 in Newry to qualify for the preliminary quarterfinals.
In the preliminary quarterfinal, the two teams couldn't be separated with Chrissy McKaigue helping Derry take the game to extra-time before Jordan Flynn would equalize for Mayo in extra-time to send the game to penalties. In the shoot-out, Odhran Lynch would save Ryan O'Donoghue's spot-kick as Derry won 4-3 on penalties.
Joy for Derry but heartbreak for Mayo
Watch the penalty shootout that ultimately decided the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final
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In their Division One matchup in January, Derry won out 0-15 to 2-08 over Kerry in Tralee on their way to winning the Division One title.
When is Kerry v Derry?
Kerry are set to take on Derry this Sunday June 30th at Croke Park with throw-in scheduled for 3:15pm.
How to watch Kerry v Derry?
The match will be broadcast live as the second game in a double header on The Sunday Game on RTÉ One. Coverage will get underway after the events of the Donegal v Louth match.
Team News
Jack O'Connor has made a single change to the Kerry side that beat Louth last time out. Paul Geaney starts in the full-forward line in place of his brother Dylan Geaney.
Team Announcement: Kerry vs Derry - All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, Quarter-Final.
Full team news here: https://t.co/3fO1n4vILZ#WeAreKerry #CiarraíAbú pic.twitter.com/dfu5Laz4mh— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) June 27, 2024
Mickey Harte has made a single change to the Derry side which beat Mayo in the preliminary quarterfinals with Eunan Mulholland replacing Emmett Bradley in attack.
🏐🇦🇹 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
The Derry squad to face Kerry in the All Ireland SFC Quarter Final. pic.twitter.com/jalxYW9gV7— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) June 27, 2024
