Antrim and Derry masters will lock horns in an eagerly awaited contest in Round 5 of the All Ireland Gaelic Masters Series at All Saints GAC on Saturday.

Both sides have only lost one match to date in this seasons campaign, and have sights firmly set on reaching the play offs in a few weeks-time. Antrims sole defeat was to Donegal, whilst claiming victories against Monaghan Louth and Armagh. The Oak Leafs only defeat was in Round 3 when Tyrone, back to back winners in recent years took the spoils.

Antrim Masters assistant manager Timmy Connolly is hoping for a large crowd to get behind the home county at his club pitch at All Saints, but was respectful of the threat posed by Derry, who won the Shield competition last year under the management of Ronan Rocks and James McGrath last season.

“Frankie and myself are trying to raise the profile of masters football in Antrim this year and we are making good progress, but Derry have been there and done it, so if nothing else Saturday will give us a clearer picture of how far we have come”.

Raymond Wilkinson, Paul McFlynn, Kevin McGuckian, Paddy Bradley and Gavin Diamond are just some of the big names that are expected to line out for the visitors, whilst this seasons new Antrim management team expect to be able to rely on the services of Antrim legends such as amongst others, Sean McGreevy, Kieran Close, Ryan Boyd, Michael Herron, Tony Convery, Sean Kelly, Colin Brady, and Tony Scullion.

Special thanks to Advanced Roofline who kindly sponsor the match ball.

Glenravel and Moneyglass play off in a division one relegation match afterwards… all roads leading to the All Saints Club on Saturday afternoon.