Monaghan are set to take on Meath this weekend as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship round-robins reaches it's conclusion with both sides in contention for a place in the preliminary quarter-finals. Here's everything you need to know about Monaghan v Meath.
For Monaghan, they will be looking to finish off their round-robin campaign in style. The Farney County began their Sam Maguire campaign in Killarney with a trip to play Munster champions Kerry where the home side would cruise to a 0-24 to 1-11 win.
Vinny Corey's side welcomed neighbours Louth to St.Tiernach's Park in round two, where a five-point collapse late on by the Wee County allowed Monaghan to draw the game 2-10 to 2-10.
In Meath's case, they will be hoping to salvage something for themselves following a fairly disappointing championship so far. Colm O'Rourke's side began their campaign in Inniskeen to face bitter rivals Louth where three quick goals from Craig Lennon and Sam Mulroy sunk the Royals and gave the Wee County a 3-10 to 0-09 win, their first in the championship over Meath since 1975.
The Royals' woes continued into round two, where Kerry would breeze past Meath in Páirc Tailteann with a 2-18 to 0-09 win.
14th championship goal for Clifford and his second of the game to secure a comfortable Kingdom victory.
FT: Meath 0-09 - 2-18 Kerry
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A win for Meath would see them qualify for the preliminary quarter-finals while Monaghan would qualify with only a draw. If Monaghan win this game and Louth are beaten by Kerry, Monaghan could overtake Louth into second place if they have a better goal differential.
When is Monaghan v Meath?
Monaghan are set to face Meath this Sunday June 16th at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan with throw-in expected for 3pm,
How can I watch Monaghan v Meath?
GAAGO will be streaming the match live globally with coverage getting underway at 2:45pm.
Team News
Vinny Corey has made one change to the side which lined out against Louth last time out.
Veteran star Conor McManus returns to the starting lineup, named at corner forward for Sunday's crunch game.
Colm O'Rourke has named four changes to the side that lost to Kerry in round two. Captain Ronan Jones comes in for Conor Gray while Cian McBride replaces Michael Murphy in a revamped midfield. Harry O'Higgins comes in for Brian O'Halloran in the half-back line while James Conlon starts in the full-forward line in place of Sean Ryan.
The Meath side to play Monaghan on Sunday in the final round of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has been named and can be seen on our website. @BectiveStud #MeathGAA #BectiveStud https://t.co/US80uSQ8Jz
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