Carlow were promoted to the top tier of the hurling championship three years ago but have yet to win a game.

This Saturday the Barrowsiders have a great chance of getting off the mark when they play host to London at Dr Cullen Park.

No disrespect to the Exiles but Carlow can put the disappointment of their relegation to Division 2A behind them this weekend.

John Meyler's charges enter the clash having failed to win a single game in Division 1B but they held their own in most matches and there has been signs of improvement.

The men from the English capital won't be any pushovers, however, and having claimed the Division 2B title at the expense of Meath - 1-15 to 1-13 - enter the game in a positive frame of mind.

Verdict: Carlow

Carlow: F Foley; A Corcoran, E Nolan, HP O'Byrne; D Byrne, D English, J O'Hara; R Coady, J Kavanagh; E Coady (capt.), S Kavanagh, S Murphy; JM Nolan, M Kavanagh, P Coady.

London: tba

Referee: J Sexton

Odds: Carlow 2/7, Draw 11/1, London 3/1

Match Details:Dr Cullen Park, 3pm, Saturday, May 18th, extra-time if necessary. Tweet

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