Offaly and Roscommon do battle in the All-Ireland U20 football final this weekend as both teams look to bring the Clarke Cup home to their respective county. It will prove to be a historic occasion regardless of the result as both look to end long waits for the trophy.
Offaly, have not won the Clarke Cup since 1988, while Roscommon have not since 1978. Both last won it when it was an U21 competition. Here's all you need to know ahead of this weekend's tantalising clash at Croke Park, and how to watch Offaly v Roscommon.
What time is Offaly v Roscommon in the All-Ireland U20 Final?
Offaly v Roscommon will take place on Sunday afternoon, with a throw-in time of 1.30pm.
Where is Offaly v Roscommon taking place in the All-Ireland U20 Final?
Offaly and Roscommon will do battle at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.
How to watch Offaly v Roscommon in the All-Ireland U20 Final?
Offaly v Roscommon will be broadcast on TG4 on Sunday afternoon. The broadcast will begin at 1pm and is being presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.
What can we expect?
This game between Offaly and Roscommon is expected to throw up a Croke Park classic on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams come into the game in good form, with Offaly seeing off Cork in their semi-final, and Roscommon beating Down.
Despite the good omens coming into the game, both managers remain coy as to their side's chances.
"Obviously, you will look at how the opposition set up and how they play," Offaly boss Declan Kelly told GAA.ie ahead of Sunday's final. "But we don’t really get too engrossed in the opposition really.
"You look at yourself and try to play to your strengths. If you concede possession, the good teams, they’re going to hurt you.
"Our mantra is try to get on the ball ourselves, try and impose our game on the opposition."
On the other side of the coin, Roscommon manager Liam Tully added: "We’re under no illusions it’s going to be a big job but we’re doing our best.
"Offaly are a fantastic group of players - the speed of them, the ball handling, their control (and) their attacking football.
"They’re probably not unlike ourselves in certain cases. Their skill level is fantastic."
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