Allianz Football League: Results, TV & Radio Schedule & Team Assessments – Final Round Preview

Kerry defeated Dublin 1-16 to 1-10 in a Round 4 clash of the Allianz Football League Division 1 on Saturday, February 21st at Croke Park, setting the stage for a complex final round of league fixtures across all four divisions this weekend.

Sunday’s schedule features pivotal matches in all four divisions, with Armagh hosting Kerry, Galway facing Dublin, Mayo taking on Roscommon, and Monaghan playing Donegal in Division 1. Division 2 sees Derry play Cavan, Kildare against Louth, Offaly versus Meath, and Tyrone hosting Cork. Down will face either Wexford or Westmeath in the Division 3 final, although Division 4 will see Antrim play London, Carlow against Leitrim, Longford versus Wicklow, and Tipperary taking on Waterford.

The league has reached a point where the permutations for promotion and relegation are unusually intricate, according to reports. While Monaghan, Down, Offaly, Fermanagh, and Waterford have no realistic chance of moving up a division, their results could still impact the ambitions of other teams.

Kildare are guaranteed a place in the Sam Maguire competition due to their Tailteann Cup win last year, but currently occupy a relegation spot in Division 2. The outcome of their remaining matches, and the Division 3 final, will determine the final composition of the top-tier championship.

Several games will be broadcast live on television. TG4 will cover Kildare versus Louth and Galway versus Dublin, while Spórt TG4 YouTube will stream Mayo versus Roscommon, Monaghan versus Donegal, Derry versus Cavan, Offaly versus Meath, and Tyrone versus Cork. Wexford versus Westmeath will be available on the TG4 Player/App, and the Armagh versus Kerry match will be shown on BBC iPlayer & GAA+. Highlights and reaction will be featured on Allianz League Sunday on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player at 9:35pm.

Live commentaries and updates will also be available on RTÉ Radio 1’s Sunday Sport and Spórt an Lae on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. The weather forecast predicts generally cloudy conditions with some rain and drizzle, clearing to mostly dry weather with sunny spells and temperatures between 10 and 14 degrees.

Ahead of the final round, assessments of team performance have been offered. Donegal have impressed with their athleticism, while Kerry have demonstrated their strength, though with some inconsistency. Mayo’s defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their loss to Kerry, and Roscommon have played with notable abandon. Galway are still in the relegation mix, and Armagh’s potential was highlighted by their recent win over Dublin. Dublin’s performance has been mixed, and Monaghan have struggled.

In Division 2, Cork have shown consistency, while Meath are on an upward trajectory. Derry have rediscovered their winning form, and Louth’s win over Derry has position them in promotion contention. Tyrone have underperformed, and Cavan’s chances of survival depend on Kildare losing. Kildare’s form has been concerning, and Offaly have struggled with squad depth.

Down have secured promotion from Division 3, and Westmeath are poised to join them. Wexford have responded well to a mid-league blip, while Clare’s promotion push was ended by a loss to Wexford. Laois, Sligo, Limerick, and Fermanagh face varying degrees of relegation risk.

In Division 4, Carlow, Wicklow, and London are in the promotion mix, while Longford and Antrim have shown improvement. Tipperary and Leitrim are also competitive, while Waterford have yet to secure a point.