Armagh set to achieve confidence-boosting victory over Wicklow

Preview: All-Ireland SFC Qualifier Round 1B – Armagh v Wicklow, Athletic Grounds, 2.30

Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh side take on Wicklow at the Athletic Grounds with victory likely. Photograph: Inpho
Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh side take on Wicklow at the Athletic Grounds with victory likely. Photograph: Inpho

There's no real mystery for either side here – this is their fourth meeting in four years in the qualifiers so they ought to have a fair idea of what they're up against. Few give Wicklow any bit of a sniff but they could so easily not have been in the draw at all if they'd held their nerve in front of goal against Meath.

By contrast, Armagh’s fate was sealed early against Donegal.

Kieran McGeeney teams have made a habit of finding their sea legs in the qualifiers though so this ought to be a confidence-booster.

Expect Wicklow to beat the 12-point handicap all the same. Verdict: Armagh.

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin

Malachy Clerkin is a sports writer with The Irish Times