Donegal could be set for a semi-final clash with Galway in the All-Ireland Championship if they can defeat Louth today.
After their stunning victory over Dublin yesterday, Galway sealed their spot in the semi-finals along with Donegal’s Ulster rivals Armagh.
Today’s games see Donegal take on a tough Louth side, and Kerry and Derry set to clash in a marquee quarter-final matchup.
If Donegal win, regardless of the outcome of the Derry and Kerry match, they would face Galway thanks to a regulation in the GAA’s rulebooks.
Normally a draw would take place to decide the semi-final matches, but that is subject to avoiding repeat matchups from earlier in the Championship.
A Donegal win would see them face Galway, no matter the outcome as if Kerry qualify as well, Armagh having already played Donegal and Galway means they will get matched up against the Kingdom.
If Derry win alongside Donegal today, the only possible game in the final four that would not already have happened earlier in the Championship involving the four sides would be Donegal v Galway.
However, if Louth can spring an upset much like Galway did yesterday, a draw would be required to decide the semi-final games.
Throw-in for Donegal’s game against Louth at Croke Park this afternoon is at 1:15pm, with Derry v Kerry throwing in at 3:15pm.
