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Up for the Match reveals Saturday night guests

Up for the Match, Saturday, 9:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Up for the Match, Saturday, 9:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Up for the Match has revealed its Saturday night line-up ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Football Final between Donegal and Kerry.

Fans have been promised "another serving of rivalry, music, and tradition" as hosts Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley count down to the game on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Saturday at 9:30pm.

Five times Up for the Match proved to be legendary

The Up for the Match team says: "In a replay of the 2014 showdown, Kerry will once again face Donegal - and Up for the Match will be there to soak up the atmosphere and bring viewers the excitement, stories, and pre-match banter from fans and familiar faces.

"Marty Morrissey will be live from Kilcar, Co Donegal, meeting the friends, family, and clubmates of Ryan and Eoin McHugh, and Patrick McBrearty - all lining out for Sunday's decider.

Marty Morrissey

"Meanwhile, Anna Geary will be live in Co Kerry, catching up with fans at Rathmore GAA Club, home to Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan.

Anna Geary

"Back in studio, GAA legends Marc Ó Sé and Eamon McGee will share their insights and predictions for the big day, and the 'Godfather of Donegal GAA', Brian McEniff, will also be in studio.

Brian McEniff managing Donegal in 2004
Brian McEniff

"The popular Donegal anthem Jimmy's Winning Matches by Rory & the Island is set to make a highly anticipated return this Saturday night, and viewers can expect a twist on the fan favourite!

"After last week's impressive Riverdance routine in county colours, viewers will be treated to another unexpected opening performance.

"For an extra treat, one lucky viewer and a studio audience member will each win golden tickets to witness history in Croke Park as either Kerry or Donegal raise the Sam Maguire Cup."

RTÉ One and RTÉ Player will be the place to be before the big day

Co-host Jacqui Hurley said: "A first-ever All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipp was a novelty, but the fans from both counties brought their A-game to the craic. We know from experience that won't be a problem for Kerry and Donegal fans - we're looking forward to a brilliant show with them."

Co-presenter Des Cahill said: "Last week, we saw the friendly rivalry between the Tipp and Cork fans - I can't wait to see what energy the Kerry and Donegal supporters bring to the studio. We'll have plenty of music, great chats with some GAA football veterans, and check in with some of the 80,000 fans that are expected to travel the road to Croker, plus a bit of light entertainment and tunes to settle the nerves."

Up for the Match, Saturday, 9:30pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

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