Armagh and Donegal are set to do battle this weekend to determine the winner of the 136th edition Ulster Senior Football Championship. Here's everything you need to know about Armagh v Donegal.
For Armagh, they will be looking to capture their first Anglo-Celt Cup in 16 years. On their road to the final, the Orchard County cruised past Fermanagh 3-11 to 0-09 in the quarter-final before meeting Down in the semis. A Jason Duffy point in added time gave Kieran McGeeney's a place in the final, as Armagh squeezed past Down 0-13 to 0-12.
Jason Duffy kicks a superb point to win the Ulster Senior Footballl Championship semi-final for Armagh! GAAGO Clips are brought to you by @AIB_GAA #TheToughest pic.twitter.com/t1lJreUZ9f
— GAAGO (@GAAGO) April 27, 2024
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For Donegal, they'll be hoping to win Ulster for the first time since 2019. The Tír Conaill Men dispatched last year's Ulster champions Derry 4-11 to 0-17 in the quarters before facing up against Tyrone in the semi-final. In a game that was equally as tight as the other semi, a late point for Donegal from Brendan McCole levelled the scores at 0-14 a piece at full-time. Jim McGuinness's side would go on to beat the Red Hands 0-18 to 0-16.
The Ulster final will be the third time the two sides meet this year, with the first being a 1-09 to 0-12 draw in a Division 2 league game at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The second match was the Division Two final at Croke Park, with Donegal edging past Armagh 0-15 to 0-14.
Despite the closeness of the previous meetings, Donegal legend Michael Murphy fired shots during his post-match analysis of Donegal's match against Tyrone.
When is Armagh v Donegal?
Armagh and Donegal are set to play each other on May 12th at 4pm in St.Tiernach's Park in Clones.
Where can I watch Armagh v Donegal?
The match is the second game of a double header on The Sunday Game on RTÉ2. Coverage of the match will begin after the Leinster final between Dublin and Louth.
BBC Two NI will also be broadcasting the match, with coverage starting at 3:30pm.
Team News
Kieran McGeeney names one change from Armagh's semi-final victory against Down two weeks ago. Greg McCabe starts over Jarly Óg Burns, with Oisín Conaty moving into the full-forward line.
📣 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🟠⚪️
Have a look at the squad travelling to Clones this Sunday for the Ulster Football Final!
Don't forget to bring your flags!!!#ArdMhachaAbú #BringTheOrange pic.twitter.com/EQZwueaS6b— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) May 9, 2024
Jim McGuinness has named one change from the Donegal side that defeated Tyrone after extra-time two weeks ago. Goalkeeper Shaun Patton returns to the starting 15 in place of Gavin Mulraney after recovering from a quad injury he picked up in the quarter-final against Derry.
@UlsterGAA Senior Football Final 2024 🏆
Donegal GAA are delighted to announce our panel to play @Armagh_GAA
Beirigí bua agus beannacht a bhuachaillí 🙏💛💚#WeAreDonegal #Ulster2024 #dúnnangallabú #GAA #ExperienceTheUnforgettable #TheAngloCelt pic.twitter.com/QLEPhGPyJs— CLG Dhún na nGall (@officialdonegal) May 10, 2024
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