Possible blow for Armagh as Rian O'Neill faces suspension for Ulster SFC clash with Donegal

Armagh have suffered a massive blow ahead of their Ulster showdown with Donegal as star forward Rian O'Neill has been handed a proposed one-match ban.

The citation arises from a scuffle at the end of the game, one that has already resulted in Orchard trio Aidan Nugent, Ciaran Mackin and Stefan Campbell being slapped with one-match bans along with Donegal pair Odhran McFadden-Ferry and Neil McGee.

The Orchard County are appealing those three bans while Donegal have opted against that route.

"Following consultations last night (Thursday) between the county board, team management and player representatives, CLG Dhún na nGall accept the referee's report on the Donegal v Armagh Allianz League Round 7 fixture last Sunday in O'Donnell Park. Consequently, Donegal will not be appealing the suspensions handed out to Donegal players," Donegal GAA said.

The loss of O'Neill is a huge blow for Kieran McGeeney's team after an excellent league campaign. O'Neill was central to the side's quick start to Division 1 that saw them earn wins over Dublin and Tyrone in their first two outings before finally finishing third.

Like with the other three Armagh players, the option to appeal will be open to the Crossmaglen man.