Down duo plot Crossmaglen's downfall

Down's Danny Hughes. INPHO

The Armagh SFL gets underway today and one of the more interesting fixtures is the meeting of Crossmaglen and Carrickcruppen in St. Oliver Plunkett Park.

Long-time county champions Cross' are expected to make a winning start to the campaign, but they won't be taking anything for granted against a Carrickcruppen outfit which is coached by former Down All Stars Benny Coulter and Danny Hughes. The pair, who are still playing for their clubs Mayobridge and Saval, are assisting joint-managers Jim Loughran and Jim Kearns.

Meanwhile, it's a huge day for Forkhill who will make their first ever appearance in the top flight with a home game against Sarsfields (Derrytrasna).