GALWAY v WEXFORD: Joe Kernan must be worried about this. Not much history here, beyond their 1925 meeting, although Galway's form has to be more questionable than Wexford's.

They couldn’t beat Sligo on two occasions and have lost Michael Meehan to an ankle injury, while Wexford regrouped impressively from their near-miss against Dublin by putting up 4-22 against London. If they start as well as they did against Dublin then Wexford should progress.

DOWN v LONGFORD

They sure stunned Mayo, but can Longford do likewise to Down? They’ll start as underdogs again, although the element of surprise is gone, and it’s hard to see Brian Kavanagh and Francis McGee getting the sort of freedom they enjoyed against Mayo.

Down appear a far more daunting prospect than Mayo, despite their poor show against Tyrone in the Ulster semi-final, and coupled with home advantage, should handle Longford comfortably enough. Marty Clarke, Dan Gordon and Benny Coulter look ready to inflict some damage.

KILDARE v LONGFORD

No previous championship history, but Kildare hold the upper hand in every other sense. Three matches played, including the first round replay win over Antrim, has given them some momentum and Kieran McGeeney may well have stumbled across a more settled team that lined out against Louth.

Leitrim came close against Roscommon, but fell short of scores. The return of forwards Philip Howard, Declan Maxwell and Declan Gilhooly may help address that, but Kildare appear to have turned a corner, and should win handily.

FERMANAGH v ARMAGH

There had to be one all-Ulster clash, hadn’t there? They’ve met seven times already this decade, including two replays, with Armagh winning all but one, and it would be something of an upset if they lost here.

Jamie Clarke made a real name for himself in Armagh’s first round win over a poor Donegal, while Fermanagh were outclassed in their Ulster semi-final against Monaghan. Even with home advantage, they will find Armagh too hot to handle.

CORK v CAVAN

Cork must be boiling mad to have to play this game. Cavan’s season promised more but defeat to Fermanagh and this fixture looks to have ruined any aspirations Tommy Carr had. Some team was going to pay for Cork’s latest failure against Kerry.

John Miskella comes into the team with Graham Canty shifting to full back – and minding Seanie Johnston – as Eoin Cadogan is on hurling duty. Fintan Goold and Colm O’Neill will have a ravenous look to them as both have been provided an opportunity by Conor Counihan with Donnacha O’Connor injured and Paul Kerrigan presumably dropped.

Cavan to be destroyed.

OFFALY v WATERFORD

The qualifier draw can be cruel (see Cavan) or it can give you Offaly and Waterford. John Coughlan returns to the Offaly midfield from suspension, while Seán Pender returns to their defence. Ciarán McManus can be found in the half-forward line these days. Waterford are a brave bunch but Offaly seem certain to be in the drum tomorrow night.

WESTMEATH v DERRY

Westmeath showed very little form in the Leinster semi-final defeat against Louth to suggest a revival in fortunes. They only really sparked to life when they realised the game was going away from them. Such reactive football may not be enough to halt a Derry team that seems far too weighed down by infighting to make a serious indent into this year’s All-Ireland championship.

Enda Muldoon starts at midfield, Kevin McGuckian returns at fullback but no Paddy Bradley. That levels matters up slightly with home advantage giving Westmeath the edge.