Donegal and Down face off in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-final today at 15:00 BST. This highly anticipated matchup will see several changes to the lineups as both teams look to gain an advantage.
Team Changes and Key Players
Donegal recently triumphed over Kerry, clinching the Division One league title. However, they are making three changes for this crucial match. Michael Langan is benched and replaced by Ciaran Moore. Additionally, Finbarr Roarty steps in for Max Campbell at wing-back. Oisin Gallen replaces Shea Malone at corner forward.
For Down, who secured the Division Three title last month, there are also three notable modifications. Caolan Mooney returns to the starting lineup unexpectedly, wearing the number five jersey. This is a significant development as he was not included in the initial 26-man squad. John McGeough takes Tom Close’s position at half forward, while Pearse McPolin comes in for Liam Kerr on the inside line.
Match Lineups
- Donegal:
- Gavin Mulreaney
- Caolan McColgan
- Brendan McCole
- Eoghan Ban Gallagher
- Ryan McHugh
- Finbarr Roarty
- Jason McGee
- Hugh McFadden
- Shane O’Donnell
- Ciaran Moore
- Peadar Mogan
- Conor O’Donnell
- Michael Murphy
- Oisin Gallen
- Down:
- Ronan Burns
- Peter Fegan
- Pierce Laverty
- Callum Rogers
- Caolan Mooney
- Shane Annett
- Daniel Guinness
- Odhran Murdock
- Ryan McEvoy
- Miceal Rooney
- Ceilum Doherty
- John McGeough
- Adam Crimmins
- Pat Havern
- Pearse McPolin
Referee Information
Paddy Neillan from Roscommon will officiate the match, ensuring that it runs smoothly and fairly.
Both teams enter this match with confidence and a strong desire to advance in the championship. Fans can expect an intense battle as Donegal faces Down in this critical quarter-final encounter.
