Kilkenny is set to host Wexford in the final game of the round robin in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in a game that will determine both counties' road to the Liam MacCarthy. Here's everything you need to know about Kilkenny v Wexford.
For Derek Lyng's side, they'll be looking to finish their round-robin campaign unbeaten. The Cats drew their opener away to Galway before beating Antrim convincingly and falling to a shock draw away to Carlow.
In round four, they traveled to Parnell Park to play an unbeaten Dublin side filled with confidence. In a very tight game, corner-forward Eoin Cody scored a goal in injury time to give Kilkenny a 1-28 to 2-23 win over the Dubs.
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In Wexford's case, they'll be looking to finish their campaign strong with a win and to book their place in the Leinster final. Keith Rossiter's team started their campaign with a draw at home to Dublin at Chadwicks Wexford Park, following that up with a shock loss away to Antrim in Belfast before beating Galway at home. The Yellowbellies came out with the win comfortably last time out away Carlow, with the final score being 1-13 to 3-26.
A win for second place Wexford would put them into the Leinster final, while Kilkenny in first place only need a draw to book their place in the final.
This will be the second time the two sides will meet this year, with the two sides playing out a 2-16 to 2-16 draw in their Division 1A opener in Nowlan Park in February.
When is Kilkenny v Wexford?
Kilkenny and Wexford are due to play each other this Sunday May 26th at UPMC Nowlan Park with throw-in due for 2pm.
How can I watch Kilkenny v Wexford?
The match will be broadcast worldwide live on GAAGO with coverage beginning at 1:30pm
Team News
Derek Lyng has named two changes to the side that beat Dublin in round four. Richie Reid comes in for Shane Murphy in midfield with Mikey Carey moving back in the defence, while Billy Ryan replaces Owen Wall in attack.
Derek Lyng & his selectors have named the Kilkenny team to play Wexford in the final round of the @gaaleinster Senior Hurling Championship.
🗓️ Sunday 26th May
🕛 2pm
📍 UPMC Nowlan Park
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Keith Rossiter has named an unchanged Wexford side that cruised to victory against Carlow last time out.
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