Mayo v Galway will see both sides get their championship ambitions underway this weekend as the archrivals clash in Castlebar. For Mayo, the All -Ireland finalists will hope the team will have enough mental strength to courage another run to the final. The league showed positives, but also exposed some defensive frailties within the squad. Here is all the info you need to watch Mayo v Galway.
When is Mayo v Galway?
Throw in is this Sunday at 4 P.M
How to watch Mayo v Galway?
The game us being shown live on RTÉ Two as part of a double header with Donegal V Armagh throwing in at 2.00pm. Coverage begins at 1.15pm
Form Guide
Galway will look to avenge some disappointing displays against Mayo in the past two Connacht finals. Having led the final at half time last year, Mayo were still able to run out comfortable winners in Croke Park. Galway will want to make a statement this weekend with victory over their biggest rivals.
Both sides will hope to bounce back from the disappointment of losing league finals. An abysmal second half display from Mayo lead to a 15-point defeat to Kerry, in a game they were completely outclassed in. While they were in the game until half time, their defence problems were fully taken advantage of by Kerry, especially David Clifford. While some believe Mayo had one eye on this clash, a positive performance and result is needed to kick start their championship hopes.
Galway also suffered a league final loss, as they a one point defeat to Roscommon. Despite losing a thrilling final, Padraig Joyce’s side will be positive as they achieved promotion back to division one.
Team News
Mayo come into this clash with a number of injuries to key players. Jordan Flynn, Tommy Conroy and Robbie Hennelly all missing out. Eoghan McLaughlin and Oisín Mullin have been passed fit, while Cillian O'Connor starts his first championship game since the 2020 final loss to Dublin.
Aidan O'Shea comes into midfield, while Diarmuid O'Connor is among the replacements.
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Galway make three changes to their side, with talisman Shane Walsh returning to the side. Dylan McHugh returns at right half-back, while Connor Glesson starts between the sticks.
🔈 SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM NEWS
GALWAY vs MAYO
📆 Sun 24 April
🕑 4PM
📍 MacHale Park
📺RTE Sport
📻 Galway Bay FM & RnaG Spórt
🎟️https://t.co/hmaQUgQ8qk
Wishing Padraic, the Mgmt Team & Panel the very Best of Luck in the Championship👊#riseofthetribes #gaillimhabú pic.twitter.com/iiA0CiFwbx— Galway GAA (@Galway_GAA) April 22, 2022
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