Donegal vs Down: Live stream and TV information, throw-in time, betting odds and all you need to know ahead of today's Ulster SFC semi-final
Donegal bid to reach their third Ulster SFC final in four years when they take on Down in the last four this afternoon.
The Mournemen were last in the provincial final back in 2017 when they lost to Tyrone and they were denied by the narrowest of margins against Armagh at this stage last season.
This time around, Down are assured of their place in the Sam Maguire thanks to last year's Tailteann Cup success, but they'll need to up their game following last weekend's dramatic win over Fermanagh in Brewster Park.
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Daniel Guinness and Ryan McEvoy plundered late goals as Conor Laverty's side fought back from being seven points down with seven minutes to play to claim a two-point win.
Donegal had a two-point win themselves as they repelled a late fightback from Monaghan. Despite some controversy over Ryan O'Toole's late sideline, Jim McGuinness's side were the better team on the day and the holders are strong favourites to reach another Ulster final.
Here's all the information you need to know ahead of today' Ulster SFC semi-final. . .
Donegal vs Down is on Sunday, April 27 at St Tiernach's Park, Clones.
Today's game starts at 3pm.
Today's game is being broadcast live on BBC2 NI and streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and on GAA+.
Belfast Live Sport will be live blogging all the action from today's game.
Donegal 1/12
Draw 16/1
Down 15/2
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