SATURDAY (Throw-ins at 7pm unless stated)

Division One
Dublin v Mayo (Croke Park, live on Setanta Ireland)
The loser here is going to be under pressure to make the semi-finals, as both teams' final matches are against opponents currently ahead of them in the table. Although they are level, their seasons have been going in different directions in the past few weeks.

Dublin haven’t had anything like their first-choice team available – Bernard Brogan may be ready to take part this evening – but even allowing for that have been low key. After five matches last year Dublin had scored more than twice as many goals and had momentum.

Having lost their first two fixtures, conversely, Mayo have bounced back and with players returning, they now have that momentum. James Horan says he’s not concerned about the chances they routinely miss and can point out that they are top scorers in the division.

They also have significant motivation to redress the balance after last year’s disappointing All-Ireland final against Dublin. Given the relative form of the teams and a strong selection, Mayo can do just that.

Division Two
Meath v Down (Páirc Tailteann, live on Setanta 1)
Two counties who had seriously good results two weeks ago. Down came back from the Galway defeat to inflict a first reverse of the season on a strong Donegal selection whereas Meath launched an impressive second-half response to beat Laois in O'Moore Park. Graham Reilly's back for Meath but Down are on the cusp of promotion and can drive on.

Division Three
Cavan v Roscommon (Kingspan Breffni Park)
A dress rehearsal for the divisional final, as both teams are out of sight. An intriguing fixture between the second highest scorers in the league and the most parsimonious defence – Cavan have conceded no goals and a single-digit average number of points. Although irrelevant, the outcome may tilt to the home side.

SUNDAY(Throw-ins at 3pm unless stated)

Division One
Cork v Tyrone ( Páirc Uí Rinn, live on TG4, 2pm)
Tyrone's last visit to Munster ended in a harrowing second half against Kerry and although Cork have generally troubled them more, Mickey Harte's side will be on their guard. Cork's last outing ended in their first defeat and they looked like their power had been cut off after 20 minutes.

Tyrone’s centrefield probably won’t blitz them as completely as Mayo’s but their forwards will make more of the chances should Cork again rely on the Unlocked Barn Door defence. Conor Gormley may get his first taste of action, which would be a help for Tyrone whose own rearguard hasn’t exactly been impenetrable. Cork can get back on track.

Derry v Kildare (Celtic Park)
Last-chance saloon for Kildare, who if they lose here will more than likely be relegated. Derry have had an impressive league to climb into second place. Captain Mark Lynch has been confounding those who believe his best position is centre back with some rapier-like displays on the other 40. There are rumours of disciplinary or 'compliance' issues for Jason Ryan, which, if true, don't provide a very helpful context to such a critical match. They've been leaking scores like a colander and that won't help either.

Westmeath v Kerry (Cusack Park)
Westmeath's via dolorosa is nearly at an end; regardless of the outcome here – unless they start to hand out unmerciful trimmings – they'll be making a swift return to Division Two. Like Mayo, Kerry have fired up the engines in the past couple of matches and with James O'Donoghue shooting the lights out, Eamonn Fitzmaurice's team will press for a semi-final place.

Division Two
Donegal v Louth (Ballyshannon)
Donegal have slipped up in the past two matches, having looked short odds to complete a 100 per cent campaign but they should recover today against a Louth team that to date has never quite got airborne despite nearly getting home against Armagh and Galway. The attack doesn't look up to the task of breaching Donegal's defence.

Galway v Armagh (Tuam Stadium, 2pm)
The frustrations in Galway intensify. Having rebounded with the win over Down, Galway then dropped a point to Louth before their under-21s instead of walking the walk, walked the plank against Leitrim.

But Armagh have also oscillated dramatically and the sense here is that the home side can take their season to its final day.

Monaghan v Laois (Clones, 2pm)
It's been a sound season for Monaghan so far and they will rightly fancy themselves against Tomás Ó Flatharta's fitful team, which has beaten only the bottom two teams in the division. Malachy O'Rourke has the Ulster champions in good form with a full-strength team getting back into action. Conor McManus and Jack McCarron were the instruments of torture against Armagh and the visitors will do well to hang on.

Division Three
Fermanagh v Wexford (Brewster Park, 3.30pm)
Two counties, who went up and down divisions together a few years back, are amongst the five counties locked on four points. Wexford remain in more danger because of scoring difference and at this stage Fermanagh should make home advantage count.

Offaly v Limerick (O'Connor Park)
Offaly are as good as gone, moored on nul points, four behind their rivals. The hiding in the Hyde two weeks ago will hardly have settled morale, but Limerick have their own problems and at with home advantage Offaly could spring a surprise at this meeting.

Sligo v Longford (Markievicz Park)
Longford have been competitive enough so far, but the relegation battle in this division resembles Russian roulette. Brendan Egan – who won a club All-Ireland with St Vincent's – is back to aid Sligo's cause and, along with home advantage, Sligo can perhaps make these factors count.

Division Four
Antrim v London (Creggan, 1pm)
It's been a poor season for Antrim, who are bottom of the league starting this weekend, and arguably not great for London either after their championship exploits. The home side should get some relief at this one.

Clare v Carlow (Cusack Park, 2pm)
Clare need the points to sustain their promotion challenge. Carlow have no such urgent prompts, as should be apparent by the end.

Leitrim v Tipperary (Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 2pm)
Leitrim should be neck and neck with Tipp at the top of the table but the calamity in Waterford puts them on the back foot. A big home crowd will help but the unbeaten visitors can all but guarantee promotion.

Wicklow v Waterford (Aughrim, 2pm)
After Waterford's good result against Leitrim they'll travel in hope to the Wicklow venue but are unlikely to achieve back-to-back wins.