Defending champions Derry and Monaghan renew their fierce Ulster rivalry this Saturday as they face off in the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-finals. We have all the info on how to watch Monaghan v Derry right here.
When is Monaghan v Derry?
Monaghan and Derry face off in Healy Park, Omagh on Saturday the 29th of April at 17:00.
How to watch Monaghan v Derry
Monaghan v Derry will be broadcast live exclusively on GAA GO with the pre-match build-up starting at 16:30 ahead of throw-in at 17:00.
15 May 2022; Karl O'Connell of Monaghan in action against Shane McGuigan of Derry during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final match between Derry and Monaghan at Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Form Guide
Derry come into this game in flying form. They secured promotion and finished atop Division Two in the Allianz Leagues, going unbeaten until they lost out to Dublin in the final. That loss is the sole blemish on their season, having overcome every team in the leagues and comfortably disposing of Fermanagh 3-18 to 2-7 in the Ulster SFC quarter-final two weeks ago.
However, their squad depth has been called into question a number of times already this season, with some thinking it cost them dearly in the League Final against Dublin. As the games pile on, that depth will continue to be tested, including this weekend.
Monaghan on the other hand, have had a rocky enough season. They managed to hang on in Division one by the bare minimum of one point, winning just three of seven games and losing the rest, during a nervy campaign for the county.
However, they looked like a different team in their win over Tyrone at the Ulster SFC quarter-final stage. Despite not being favourites, they took risks and eventually won with a superb yet unlikely Ryan O'Toole goal at the death to win by two points.
Despite Pat Spillane calling football boring this game could be one of the best of the season. Head-to-head practically nothing separates these sides, however, with Derry's current form its hard not to fancy their chances of a narrow win on Saturday.
Team News
Monaghan
Ryan O'Toole starts against Derry after his wonder goal last weekend, while Conor McManus and Jack McCarron will be bound to cause difficulties for Derry in the full forward line, especially after Derry conceded six goals in their last two games.
⚪️🔵 Monaghan team for the #ulster2023 Senior Football Championship Semi Final against Derry
On Saturday the 29th of April in @ONeills1918 Healy Park, Omagh at 5pm
🎫This is an all ticket game please purchase your ticket in advance of arrival https://t.co/6mi0ASso6F pic.twitter.com/jymunSmXK4— @monaghangaa (@monaghangaa) April 27, 2023
Derry
Rory Gallagher has also released his team with the all important Conor Glass captaining and starting in midfield alongside Brendan Rogers. The team in full is:
The Derry squad for our trip to Healy Park this weekend 💪🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/4C3gB15RdF
— Derry GAA (@Doiregaa) April 27, 2023
That's all the info you need on how to watch Monaghan v Derry in the Ulster SFC semi-final this Saturday.
SEE ALSO: Kilkenny Referees To Strike In Solidarity With Ref Who Suffered Abuse
8 April 2023; A general view of the jersey of referee Kevin Jordan before the Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1 match between Offaly and Laois at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
