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Preview: Allianz Football League Division Four

Ciaran McFaul in Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup action for Derry in January.

Ciaran McFaul in Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup action for Derry in January.

Allianz Football League Division Four

Saturday March 2

Waterford v Antrim, Carriganore, 12.30pm

Boosted by a win over Wexford, Waterford will want to build on that success.

Feraghal O'Cuirrin netted a brace of goals, while Shane Ahaearne, Dylan Guiry, and Conor Murray also rattled the Wexford net.

Antrim proved too strong for London last week when also opening their account.

Ryan Murray's 1-4 contribution ensured the Saffrons took the spoils.

Limerick v Derry, Gaelic Grounds, 1pm

Limerick want to keep their stay in Division Four brief and Damian McErlain's charges have stitched a four match winning sequence together.

Wicklow did pose some questions last weekend, but Slaughtneil's Chrissy McKaigue and Christopher Bradley struck decisive goals.

Derry and Leitrim are setting the pace and look very likely to claim promotion soon.

Limerick were unfortunate to only lose by a point against Leitrim with Billy Lee's side showing signs of improvement in the early weeks of 2019.

LIMERICK: Donal O'Sullivan; Sean O'Dea, Gareth Noonan, Paul Maher; Colm McSweeney, Iain Corbett, Gordan Browne; Darragh Treacy, Tommie Childs; Peter Nash, Jamie Lee, Adrian Enright; Cillian Fahy, Seamus O'Carroll, Davy Lyons.

Leitrim have made an impressive start under new manager Terry Hyland.

Leitrim have made an impressive start under new manager Terry Hyland.

Wicklow v Wexford, Aughrim, 2pm

John Evans' developing Wicklow team eventually lost to Derry last weekend.

Leitrim also proved too strong for Wicklow, who did summon wins against Waterford and Limerick.

Wexford leaked five goals when defeated by Waterford and previously they lost to London.

A February 3 victory against Antrim offered some hope, but they have endured some worrying moments since then.

WICKLOW: Robert Lambert; Oisin Manning, Ross O'Brien, Eoin Murtagh; David Devereux, Jamie Snell, Darragh Fitzgerald; Padraig O'Toole, Dean Healy; Jody Merrigan, Conor McGraynor, Theo Smith; Mark Kenny, Chris O'Brien, Dan Keane.

Sunday March 3

Leitrim v London, Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, 1pm

Leitrim are on the verge of claiming promotion under Terry Hyland, but they will treat the London challenge with the utmost respect.

While injuries to established players have bothered London recently, Ciaran Deely's well organised team will be primed for a battle in Carrick-on-Shannon.

It has been a splendid spell for Leitrim, who are benefitting from Hyland's experience and ability to guide a team through the divisions.

Leitrim were forced to show real character when carving out a narrow win over Limerick, but they managed to land a critical score in the closing stages.

That is something Leitrim have done throughout this campaign and they want to conclude the spring by earning Division Three status and a day out at GAA headquarters.