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Derry Senior Football Championship 2022 draw, fixtures, betting and stream information

The group stages of the Derry Senior Football Championship is done and dusted and the serious business gets underway this weekend with the first round of knockout games.

The eight games will take place at three venues across Saturday and Saturday with all games played as double-headers.

The action gets underway at Swatragh on Saturday as 2019 winners Magherafelt take on Kilrea (2pm) before the defending champions Glen face Ballinascreen at 3.30.

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Later on Saturday evening, the focus moves to Owenbeg where Dungiven meet Banagher (5.45pm) before Bellaghy clash with Swatragh at 7.15pm.

The Derry Centre of Excellence also hosts a double-bill on Sunday evening when Ballinderry meet Coleraine at 5pm with The Loup taking on Newbridge at 6.30pm.

Slaughtneil, who were Derry champions as recently as 2020, remain one of the top teams in the county. (©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty)

Before that, Dungiven hosts Slaughtneil and Claudy at 1.30 followed by the clash of Lavery at Steelstown at 3pm.

Holders Glen are favourites to retain the John McLaughlin Cup, but recent winners Slaughtneil and Magherafelt are sure to be in the mix as will a resurgent Lavey.

First round draw

Saturday, September 17

Magherafelt v Kilrea (Swatragh, 2pm)

Glen v Ballinascreen (Swatragh, 3.30pm)

Dungiven v Banagher (Owenbeg, 5.45pm)

Bellaghy v Swatragh (Owenbeg, 7.15pm)

Sunday, September 18

Slaughtneil v Claudy (Dungiven, 1.30pm)

Lavey v Steelstown (Dungiven, 3pm)

Ballinderry v Coleraine (Owenbeg, 5pm)

The Loup v Newbridge (Owenbeg, 6.30pm)

Championship format and dates

The group games in Derry essentially gave teams a chance to play some meaningful football with their county players back in action.

No teams are eliminated from the Derry SFC following the group stage, but the final placings are used to determine the seedings for the first round draw.

The four group winners were pitted against a team who finished bottom while the teams who finished second placed teams who finished third. Repeat pairings from the group stages were not permitted.

Quarter-finals :

Saturday, October 1

Lavey v Ballinderry (Owenbeg, 5pm)

Slaughtneil v Swatragh (Owenbeg, 6.45pm)

Sunday, October 2

Newbridge v Dungiven (Owenbeg, 5pm)

Glen v Magherafelt (Owenbeg, 6.30pm)

Semi-finals:

Saturday, October 8

Glen v Newbridge (Owenbeg, 6.45pm)

Sunday, October 9

Lavey v Slaughtneil (Owenbeg, 6.45pm)

Final: Sunday, October 23 (time & venue TBC)

TV and Stream info

Like many other counties, Derry established their own streaming service during the pandemic and We Are Derry will continue to stream game live for the knockout stages of the Derry SFC.

The cost is £5 for individual games, £8 for double-headers while a season pass is available for £35.

Betting

Glen 5/6, Slaughtneil 3/1, Magherafelt 15/2, Lavey 15/2, Coleraine 20/1, Newbridge 20/1, Swatragh 20/1, Dungiven 33/1, Bellaghy 40/1, The Loup 50/1, Ballinderry 50/1, 80 BAR.

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