NFL permutations: Plot-lines aplenty ahead of final round of fixtures

The Allianz Football League's stock has risen dramatically over the last decade and the latest edition has only added to its reputation as a sizeable number of teams head into the final day of action with something to play for.

At this stage in 2022, three teams were unbeaten after six rounds and two sides had yet to collect a win ahead of a memorable final day that saw Dublin relegated from Division 1 while elsewhere Longford picked up a big win in Laois to move off bottom and send their opponents into the bottom tier.

It’s similar this season with just two unbeaten teams and four sides chasing their first win, meaning that there’s so much to play for across the divisions this Sunday.

Division 1

Galway v Kerry, Pearse Stadium, 1.45pm

Mayo v Monaghan, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 1.45pm

Tyrone v Armagh, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 1.45pm

Roscommon v Donegal, Dr Hyde Park, 1.45pm

There’s only one absolute certainty heading into the final round of Division 1 games, and that’s Mayo’s presence in the league final after Kevin McStay’s revigorated outfit collected 10 points from a possible 12 - the latest of those wins coming against Donegal.

Galway are best placed to join them there and they will ensure a Connacht derby if they avoid defeat at home to Kerry.

Three other sides hold out hope of a top-two finish though.

If the Kingdom can win in Salthill, and Roscommon and Tyrone fail to win against Donegal and Armagh respectively, they’ll set up a repeat of last year’s final. Even if Tyrone and/or Roscommon win, a big scoring win could see Jack O’Connor’s side progress.

Roscommon and Tyrone both need Kerry to win first and foremost to keep their final hopes alive. After that, if they win their games, then scoring difference will