Kildare v Westmeath

Kildare were surprisingly anaemic in their display against Armagh and with two defeats on the board, they can’t afford any more slip ups if they won’t to be playing in the top flight in 2011.

Westmeath, for their part, would appear to be in reverse, not helped by the non-appearance of some prominent players in this League campaign.

Lillywhites boss Kieran McGeeney has made several changes in the wake of the Crossmaglen no-show.

There are two changes to the half-back line which see Morgan O'Flaherty and Brian Flanagan come in at right half-back and centre-back, respectively.

Hugh Lynch will partner Daryl Flynn at centre-field in place of the injured Dermot Early, while veteran Anthony Rainbow comes in at centre-forward for Padraig O'Neill, who has also been ruled out through illness.

Up front, Robert Kelly is named at right half-forward with Johnny Doyle being moved up to left corner-forward and James Kavanagh dropping to the bench.

Martin Flanagan’s introduction was the only shining light for Westmeath in their loss to Laois last weekend, and he will be expected to show prominently again.

Home advantage should ensure that Kildare get back on track.

Verdict: Kildare