Armagh and Monaghan spark another huge Ulster rivalry this Saturday as the two sides face off for a place in the All-Ireland football semi-finals. It doesn't get much bigger than Armagh v Monaghan, separated only by the county line, it's a rivalry that runs deep in the blood of Ulster GAA and both Armagh and Monaghan will be fighting for not just a place in the semi-final but bragging rights over their closest neighbour. We have all the info on how to watch Armagh v Monaghan right here.
When is Armagh v Monaghan?
Armagh take on Monaghan at 6pm on Saturday the 1st of July in Croke Park, Dublin. It will be the second game of the doubleheader, with Kerry and Tyrone kitting out before them at 15:45.
How to watch Armagh v Monaghan
Armagh v Monaghan will be streamed live on GAAGO with coverage kicking off at 17:45 before throw-in at 18:00.
28 January 2023; Shane Carey of Monaghan is tackled by Ross Finn of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Armagh at St Mary's Park in Castleblayney, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
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Form Guide
Despite Galway's initial success, Armagh done enough in the round-robin series to top their group and book themselves a spot directly in the quarter-final, bypassing the preliminary quarter-final stage.
They finished atop group 2 equal on points with now-eliminated Galway and having beaten the Tribesmen went straight through to the quarter-final stage. Galway weren't the only team underdogs Armagh toppled either, with Westmeath falling foul of the Ulster side. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be three from three with local rivals Tyrone beating Armagh by two points to spoil an otherwise perfect record.
Monaghan's route to Croke Park hasn't been quite as easy with only one win in the round-robin stages and a tight encounter in their preliminary quarter-final. Monaghan managed a win, a draw and a loss in group four, doing just enough to finish in third place. Worryingly their only victory came against winless Clare and a weak Donegal team managed to beat them. However, holding Ulster champions Derry to a draw was no easy feat and proves that on their day, Monaghan can mix with the best.
While their draw against Derry was an admirable result, they only managed to beat Kildare with a last-gasp point in their preliminary quarter-final which is an obvious worry for anyone looking to contend for Sam Maguire.
Overall, Armagh are the favourites their results are far superior and they've been significantly more consistent. However, if Monaghan produced a performance like they did against Derry just about anything could happen.
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Team News
Armagh
In an unusual decision full-back Ciaran Higgins has been dropped out of the Armagh squad altogether, while Rian O'Neill provides a huge boost for the orchardmen as he returns from his suspension and reassumes his place in the starting line-up. The team in full is:
TEAM NEWS:
Have a look at the squad due to travel to Croker on Saturday!
Lets get Croke Park filled with as much noise and orange as possible!!#TurnCrokerOrange #BringTheOrange
🗓️ Sat 1 Jul
⏰ 6pm
📍Croke Park
💻GAA GO
🎟️ https://t.co/HxJn2W8DnL#ArdMhachaAbú pic.twitter.com/Yv497GhjCb— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) June 29, 2023
Monaghan
If this is, in fact, the team that starts vs Armagh this Saturday, one of the country's top players and Monaghan talisman Conor McManus will be watching on from Hogan Stand. However, only time will tell if Monaghan line out as the team is listed below:
Our Senior Football Team to face Armagh on Saturday the 1st of July at 6:00pm in Croke Park
⚪️🔵Let’s go #FARNEYARMY ⚪️🔵
🎫Tickets available https://t.co/Db2Bf4SGVg
📺 Game live streamed on @GAAGO #AllBoroFloorServiceNY @MonaghanGaaNYC #monaghangaa2023 #FARNEYARMY pic.twitter.com/pqMeZb8cdl— @monaghangaa (@monaghangaa) June 30, 2023
That's all the info you need on how to watch Armagh v Monaghan battle it out in the All-Ireland football quarter-final.
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