Dublin v Westmeath throw-in time, TV and stream information, betting odds and more
Dublin face Westmeath in Leinster Senior Football Championship finalWestmeath will be making their sixth ever appearance in a Leinster final against a dominant Dublin side.Dublin advanced to the final after a 10-point win over reigning champions Louth, proving that they're back in the game despite their poor league performance and narrowly beating Wicklow by two points at the quarter-final stage.Westmeath have been exceptional in the provincial race so far, hammering Longford, seeing off last year's finalists Meath in a quarter-final with an impressive scoresheet of 4-18. They went on to knock out Kildare, predicted finalists by four points in extra time.The two teams haven't met in championship since the 2020 quarter-final with the Jacks picking them off by 11 points. Westmeath picked up its only Leinster title in 2004 against Laois, whereas Dublin won the title in 2024 against Louth.With Westmeath making it to the provincial final, they have also secured their place in the All Ireland SFC series. They have also picked up a few injuries for key players, with Luke Loughlin ruled out. Westmeath star John Heslin who retired from the panel last year was spotted training with the team at the weekend.Dublin face their own injury concerns, with Con O'Callaghan being replaced by Cormac Costello, scoring ten points against Louth, before kick-off against Louth and Colm Basquel not getting a run out against Louth after being taken off against Wicklow from the bench.Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game:DateThe game is on Sunday the 17th of May.Throw-in timeThrow-in is at 2pm.VenueThe game is on in Croke Park.TV and stream informationThe game will be shown live on RTÉ 2. It can also be streamed on GAA+.Betting oddsDublin 1/7Westmeath 11/2Draw 9/1Click here to sign up to our sport newsletter, bringing you the top stories and biggest headlines from Ireland and beyond.
