Fermanagh v Kildare live score updates from the Tailteann Cup semi-final
Fermanagh and Kildare go head-to-head in Croke Park for a spot in the Tailteann Cup final.
The two teams met earlier this year in the league where the Lilywhites inflicted a 2-24 to 1-12 win in Newbridge, but Kieran Donnelly's side have put in some impressive performances since then as both teams look to reach their first final in the competition.
Today's game starts at 4pm and can be watched live on RTÉ or streamed on the RTÉ Player.
Fermanagh started their Tailteann campaign with a loss at Brewster Park to Carlow but then went on to record convincing wins over Longford and Wexford to top Group 4.
They defeated Sligo in the quarters last weekend, 0-21 to 1-16, while Kildare recorded a 1-17 to 0-19 win at home to Offaly after winning all three games over Sligo, Leitrim and Tipperary in Group 1.
Kildare have been re-invigorated this year under Brian Flanagan achieving promotion to Division Two in the league but, Fermanagh will be hoping to build on their recent run of form including a win in Croker over Wexford in the final group game where Conor Love hit nine points including seven in the second half.
Welcome to live updates from Fermanagh vs Kildare in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals. We'll have team news, score updates and more up next with throw-in at 4pm.
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