What time and channel is Sligo v Fermanagh on today in the Tailteann Cup?
These sides drew when they met in Division Three of the Allianz League this year.
Sligo put up a great showing in the Connacht Championship to score 2-17 against Mayo and go down by three points.
Fermanagh, in a similar sense, went down battling in their quarter-final loss to Down in the Ulster Championship.
Now the sides meet in the Tailteann Cup, and it is a hard match to call. Here is all you need to know about the match:
The match is taking place at Brewster Park in Enniskillen on Saturday June 14. It is scheduled for a throw-in time of 4.15pm.
The clash is not being televised or available for streaming. Highlights will be shown on The Sunday Game. You can also follow the action on the Irish Mirror Sport's live blog.
Fermanagh 5/4
Draw 7/1
Sligo 5/6
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