GAA fans are gearing up for the second meeting of fierce Ulster rivals Derry and Tyrone this weekend and it is still only January.
The integrity of other pre-season competitions has been called into question this month, but there’s still a huge appetite for the Dr McKenna Cup with thousands of spectators braving the cold weather to catch a glimpse of their county teams in action.
Of course, the serious business begins next weekend when the Allianz Leagues get under way and both teams will be keen to maintain momentum ahead of what looks like winnable openers.
Tyrone start their Division One campaign with a trip to Dr Hyde Park to face Roscommon, who won Division Two last season.
Derry host Limerick in Owenbeg with the Treatymen moving up to the second tier after gaining promotion from Division Three last season.
Lachlan Murray’s late equaliser against the Red Hands ensured that Derry progressed to the last four and they edged past Down following a penalty shoot-out in Newry last Sunday while Tyrone defeated Cavan last Saturday night.
Here's more info on Saturday’s Dr McKenna Cup final and how to watch it.
When and where is the game?
Derry vs Tyrone is on Saturday, January 21 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh
What time is throw-in?
Saturday’s game starts at 6pm.
Where can I watch it?
Saturday’s game is not being shown live on TV, but is being streamed live on TG4’s YouTube channel.
Betting odds
Derry 7/4
Draw 13/2
Tyrone 8/13
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