Later today, Galway and Armagh will face off in this year's All-Ireland final in Croke Park.
This will be the first Liam McCarthy decider between the sides, and it will be the first time in many years that the likes of Tyrone, Kerry, and Dublin have not contested or won the Croke Park finale.
The game has many different narratives at play, and some are sure to play out later today
Here is a full rundown of everything you need to know about Galway vs Armagh.
Armagh , United Kingdom, March 4, 2023: Dáire Ó Baoill of Donegal is in action against Callum Cumiskey of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Donegal at Box-It Athletic Grounds in Armagh. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images)Who is playing?
- Teams: Galway vs. Armagh
What happened before?
- Previous Encounters:
- 2022 All-Ireland quarter-final: Galway won on penalties
- 2023 round-robin clash: Armagh won
- 2024 Super 16s stage: Draw (0-15 to 1-12)
Where:
- Location: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
When:
- Date and Time: Sunday, 28 July, 15:30 BST
- Broadcast Start: Coverage begins at 15:00 BST on BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport website. It can also be seen on RTÉ. Coverage begins at 2.15.
Team News:
- Armagh:
- Change: Connaire Mackin replaces Peter McGrane in defence.
- Key Subs: Stefan Campbell, Jarlath Og Burns, Ross McQuillan, and Aidan Nugent
- Starting Line-up: B Hughes; P Burns, A McKay, B McCambridge; Connaire Mackin, T Kelly, A Forker (captain); N Grimley, B Crealey; J McElroy, R O'Neill, O Conaty; R Grugan, A Murnin, C Turbitt
- Galway:
- Change: Sean Kelly returns at midfield, replacing Cein D'Arcy.
- Key Subs: C Flaherty, J Daly, E Kelly, and D O'Flaherty
- Starting Line-up: C Gleeson; J McGrath, S Fitzgerald, J Glynn; D McHugh, L Silke, S Mulkerrins; P Conroy, S Kelly (captain); M Tierney, J Maher, C McDaid; R Finnerty, D Comer, S Walsh.
- Referee: Sean Hurson (Tyrone)
Shane Walsh of Galway in action against Kerry’s Tom O'Sullivan (Image: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images) )Historical Aspect:
- First Meeting in Final: This is the first time Galway and Armagh meet in a Sam Maguire Cup decider.
- Recent Encounters: Three tight championship contests over the past three seasons, including a penalty shootout and a draw.
TV Station:
- BBC: Live coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, and BBC Two Northern Ireland.
- RTÉ: "The Sunday Game Live" starts at 14:15 BST on RTÉ, presented by Joanne Cantwell
- Pundits: Philly McMahon, Owen Mulligan, Michael Murphy, Oisin McConville, and Mickey Harte
Additional Information:
- Extra-Time: If the game ends in a draw, extra-time will be played. If still tied, a replay is scheduled for Saturday, 10 August.
- Ticket Information: There is no general sale; tickets allocated to counties and distributed to clubs.
- Prices: Stand tickets: 100 euros; Hill 16 tickets: 55 euros.
- Route to Final:
- Armagh: Beat Fermanagh, Down, Westmeath, Derry, Roscommon, and Kerry.
- Galway: Beat Sligo, Mayo, Derry, Westmeath, Monaghan, Dublin, and Donegal.
