Derry haven’t reached the Ulster SFC final in more than a decade and it is two since they’ve won the Anglo Celt Cup. They’ll be hoping to change the first of those unwanted records this Sunday when they take on Monaghan in the provincial semi-final.
Donegal have already booked their place in the decider with a hard-earned six-point win over Cavan in last Sunday’s first semi-final in Clones.
Monaghan claimed a facile 0-23 to 2-7 win over Down at St Tiernach’s Park in their quarter-final clash, but the biggest upset of the Championship thus far came 24 hours later.
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Tyrone bowed out of the provincial series in tame fashion after the Oak Leafers inflicted an 11-point defeat on the All-Ireland champions in Omagh.
The challenge for Rory Gallagher’s men is to replicate that performance against the Farney this weekend.
Monaghan lost out to the Red Hands by a single point in last year’s Ulster final and played in successive Ulster finals between 2013 and 2015, winning two.
Derry last won Ulster in 1998 and haven’t featured in the decider since 2011, but their impressive win over Tyrone suggests they’re ready to take the next step.
Here's more info on Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash and how to watch it…
When and where is the game?
Derry vs Monaghan is on Sunday, May 15 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh.
What time is throw-in?
Sunday’s game starts at 4pm.
Where can I watch it?
BBC2 NI will be broadcasting the game live.
Any other coverage?
Belfast Live Sport will be Live blogging all the action from Sunday’s game.
Betting odds
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Derry 11/8
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Draw 7/1
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Monaghan 4/5
Belfast Live Sport best bet
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Conor McManus (Monaghan) first goal-scorer 15/2
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