Division One A

Dublin v Roscommon (Parnell Park)

Roscommon will need to get going to avoid relegation. Dublin for their part will end up facing the same fate unless they start collecting points. Tom Carr welcomes back some familiar faces while John Tobin waits for a fitness test on Frankie Dolan. Dublin get a hesitant vote.

Division One B

Derry v Sligo (Celtic Park 2.15)

Eamonn Coleman welcomes back some of the heavyweights missing before Christmas. Derry's sense of ennui was almost tangible back then but we can expect their pace to quicken somewhat. Sligo recorded three good wins to share top spot in the table but today they are under-strength from suspensions and may lose their 100 per cent record.

Division Two A

London v Cork (Ruislip)

Cork, who should be handicapped in this division, travel to London to take on the worst side in the league. Do the math - as our transatlantic cousins say.

Wicklow v Leitrim (Aughrim)

Home advantage and the buoyancy generated by the O'Byrne Cup win over Dublin should suffice for Wicklow.

Division Two B

Carlow v Kildare (Dr Cullen Park)

Another match with less than competitive credentials. Not even Micko's legendary distaste for the league can save Carlow.

Wexford v Monaghan (Gorey 1.00)

A good opportunity for either side to threaten the leaders with the top two playing tomorrow. Wexford, marginally.

Waterford v Tipperary (Dungarvan)

This, conversely, is an opportunity for either side to get out of the bottom two. Tipp to avail of it.

(matches at 2.30 unless stated)

Division One A

Offaly v Kerry (Tullamore)

Offaly's only points have been against Kerry's fellow back-markers Dublin. On the one hand, the visitors should have settled down after the All-Ireland celebrations. On the other, that's what we thought three years ago before Kerry toppled out of the first division. Kerry get the nod even though Offaly have been strengthened by the return of Finbar Cullen and Vinny Claffey.

Louth v Galway (Drogheda)

Since the opening-weekend defeat of Kerry, Louth have struggled a bit on their return to the top flight. Galway on the other hand have weathered the All-Ireland hangover well. Some rewarding experimentation has been accompanied by five points out of six and they will be optimistic.

Tyrone v Donegal (Omagh)

Excellent starts to the campaign for both these sides with Tyrone carrying a 100 per cent record into tomorrow's match. The blending of underage stars and experienced veterans is similar to the task carried out by Art McRory and Eugene McKenna at the start of their previous stint eight years ago. The confidence of their attacking play has distinguished Donegal's early displays under Mickey Moran. This will be a stiff test, maybe too stiff.

Division One B:

Fermanagh v Laois (Enniskillen)

John Maughan's team have been cursed with injury so far. The latest, Tom Brewster, is a major, medium-term loss and with the relegation places likely to be eagerly contested Fermanagh could do with the points. Laois had an awful first half to the campaign but Colm Browne should have them more coherent by now. If Laois lose, they're almost certain to drop at end of the season. A dire prospect which may not be enough to produce a win.

Cavan v Meath (Breffni Park, 2.15)

An historic but in recent years, rarely revisited rivalry. Meath have been tuning up conspicuously in the O'Byrne Cup and although Trevor Giles will miss the campaign, they look in good shape. Cavan are weakened by suspension and the loss of Dermot McCabe to injury. All of which leads to only one conclusion.

Mayo v Clare (Castlebar)

Still no sign of Pat Fallon or Ken Mortimer but that's no big deal at present as Pat Holmes conducts the annual trawl of the county in the hope of identifying some serviceable talent. Clare have Martin Daly back from Australia but he is not yet ready to start. Otherwise the Munster finalists are full strength. Clare may find this a fruitless trip.

Division Two A:

Armagh v Westmeath (Crossmaglen)

Jimmy Smyth joins the two Brians in management as Armagh face into a critical match in terms of their promotion prospects. If they are to bounce back, they can't afford to lose again and particularly not to divisional leaders Westmeath. It's hard to imagine Armagh fully cranked up for this but they have enough class to survive.

Limerick v Antrim (Kilmallock, 1.30)

Limerick are bringing along a good deal of their under-21 talent - which gives them a fighting chance.

Division Two B

Down v Longford (Newry)

Top-of-the-table clash between a Down team in the throes of serious rebuilding and a Longford team which failed to deliver last year. Tight, but home advantage to tell.