Supporters hoping for a win for Mick O'Dowd's men

Meath supporters will be making the trip to Owenbeg on Sunday hoping for win for Mick O'Dowd's men against Derry in the NFL Div 2. The Meath team for Sunday's game will be announced tomorrow afternoon.

Tyrone have already guaranteed themselves promotion after five rounds, but can still play a major part in deciding who joins them in Div 1 1 and who drops to Div 3.

Tyrone’s clash with Armagh tomorrow night is crucial for Kieran McGeeney’s men, who find themselves bottom of the table on three points.

Laois and Meath are also on three points, but have a superior scoring difference to Armagh while Fermanagh are a point ahead.

It all suggests a desperate struggle to avoid the drop. Laois will be away to Cavan, who are second on the table (6pts), edging Galway (also on 6 pts) on scoring difference.

Fermanagh travel to Tuam to take on Galway, who have picked up five of their six points on the road, beating Laois in Portlaoise, Derry in Celtic Park and drawing with Armagh in the Athletic Grounds. They lost to Tyrone and drew with Meath in Pearse Stadium.

Derry, who are on five points, host Meath, who beat Armagh, drew with Galway and lost to Ulster trio Cavan, Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Derry manager Damian Barton has resisted making changes to his team for Sunday's clash with Meath in Owenbeg.

Last year's captain Mark Lynch scored a goal after coming on in the thrilling draw against Laois a fortnight ago, but isn't listed to start.

Dermot McBride, Declan Mullan and Liam McGoldrick are expected to be available.

DERRY TEAM

Derry - T Mallon; O Duffy, C McKaigue, K McKaigue; G McKinless, B Rogers, D Heavron; N Holly, E Bradley; R Bell, C Bradley, B Heron; S Heavron, E McGuckin, SL McGoldrick.

SUPPORTERS

Club na Mi are running a bus to Sunday's NFL Div 2 game between Derry and Meath in Owenbeg.The bus will leave O'Mahonys car park at 9.30amand the return fare is €20.Contact Tony O Brien 085-7364378 or Jack Kiernan 0469021465.

FIXTURES

Saturday - Tyrone v Armagh, 7pm

Sunday - Cavan v Laois, 3pm; Derry v Meath, 2pm; Galway v Fermanagh, 3pm