Saturday: Derry v Westmeath, Pairc Esler, 19:00
Sunday: Armagh v Galway, Markievicz Park, 13:45
Armagh will top the group with a win or draw against Galway at Markievicz Park on Sunday. Both teams have four points from two games, but Armagh’s superior goal difference means a draw would be enough to grab top spot.
Last year, Armagh edged Galway in the final group game in Carrick-on-Shannon to take top spot.
While Armagh are assured of at least a spot in the preliminary quarter-finals, Derry must beat Westmeath to remain in the competition. Derry’s inferior scoring difference means a draw is no good to Mickey Harte’s side.
Having lost to Galway and Armagh, Derry must park the hurt of recent weeks and ensure they remain in the conversation for the Sam Maguire.
Losing to Westmeath would be their fourth successive championship defeat, a remarkable downfall after winning the Division One title in March.
