Fermanagh shouldn't lack for motivation when they take to the Brewster Park field tomorrow.

12 months ago, the Saffrons enjoyed a 2-18 to 3-13 success over Pete McGrath & Co so the Ernesiders have a score to settle.

Since then, Fermanagh have secured promotion to Division 2 while Antrim, under new manager Frank Fitzsimons, had to settle for a third place finish in Division 4.

"It was a very open game last year, gung-ho football and one of those games that could have gone either way," Fitzsimons, who took over the Antrim reins from Liam Bradley, recalled during the week.

Antrim conceded three goals in each of their three championship outings last year so that is something that Fitzsimons and his backroom staff have been working on in advance of the championship.

CJ McGourty's availability following a hip injury is a big boost for the visitors while full-back Sean McVeigh's individual tussle with Fermanagh top scorer Sean Quigley could be a deciding factor.

Captain Eoin Donnelly, meanwhile, is a major injury concern for Pete McGrath but the hosts get the vote to build on their productive league campaign.

Monaghan await the winners in the last four on Sunday, June 21.

Verdict - Fermanagh.

Fermanagh team: tbc.

Antrim team: Chris Kerr; Ricky Johnston, Sean McVeigh, Conor Burke; Justin Crozier, Tony Scullion, Niall Delargy; Conor Murray, Mark Sweeney; James Laverty, Owen Gallagher, Patrick McBride; CJ McGourty, Michael Pollock, Ryan Murray.

Match details: Sunday, Brewster Park, 4pm.

Referee: Maurice Deegan.

Odds: Fermanagh 2/7, Draw 15/2, Antrim 4/1

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