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Gavin Quinn

What time and TV channel is Mayo v Sligo on today in the Connacht Football Championship?

All-Ireland finalists Mayo will begin their latest assault on the Sam Maguire Cup today as they travel to face Sligo in the Connacht Championship.

The Green and Red will attempt to retain their provincial crown this summer, and have pulled the short straw as they find themselves facing their northerly neighbours away from home.

James Horan's men are in good form this year, winning every one of their games on the way back up to Division One after last year's relegation.

They were impressive as they dismissed Down, Westmeath and Meath before overcoming a second-half Clare fightback in Ennis to gain promotion.

Meanwhile, Sligo have endured a difficult campaign as they picked up just one win in four games since football's restart.

That win came against neighbours Leitrim in the opening round before falling to defeats against Antrim, Louth and then Wexford in the Division Four shield final.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game:

Where and when will the game be played?

The game will be played in Markievicz Park in Sligo on Saturday, June 26.

What time is throw-in?

Throw in will be at 4.30 pm.

A view of Markievicz Park ahead of the game (©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo)

Is it on TV?

Sky Sports will show the game live, with all GAA games set to be broadcast on their Sky Sports Arena channel.

You can also follow all the live updates on our live blog from the game here.

Sligo team

Mayo team

Quotes corner

Mayo manager James Horan: “Traditionally, going up to Markievicz in a sort of a one-off game against a team with nothing to (lose), all that sort of stuff adds up and can stack up into a fired up performance.

“They have a sprinkling of good players in there so it boils back to us building on what we did in the League and trying to get better. I feel we're doing that and we're in a strong place.

“So I'm looking forward to getting up there for 4.30 and us giving the best performance we can.”

Betting odds

Sligo - 16/1

Draw - 33/1

Mayo - 1/100

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