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Gavin Quinn

Who can qualify for the 2019 All-Ireland semi-finals? Permutations and fixtures for the final weekend of the Super 8s

There's plenty to fight for as we approach the final weekend of this year's All-Ireland Super 8s, with five teams in the running to reach the last four.

In group one, there are several scenarios as Kerry, Donegal and Mayo vie for passage into the semi-finals.

In group two, all-conquering Dublin and Tyrone come to blows in Omagh for bragging rights - and the small matter of deciding who tops their group as both are assured of moving onto the last round.

Here are the fixtures and permutations for this year's Super 8s finale.

Group 1

Kerry's manager Peter Keane and manager James Horan of Mayo (©INPHO/James Crombie)

Table:

                                                                     
TeamPWDLFAPts
1. Kerry211048383
2. Donegal211048393
3. Mayo210138392
4. Meath200230480

Fixtures:

Mayo v Donegal - August 3rd, 6 pm, MacHale Park, Castlebar.

Meath v Kerry - August 3rd, 6 pm, Pairc Tailteann, Navan.

Kerry: They know that a win will seal a semi-final spot, they'll top the group if they rack up a considerable score difference - assuming that Donegal also beat Mayo in the opposite fixture - it'll come down to points scored to decide between first and second if that happens. If they win and Donegal don't, they'll definitely top the group.

A Kerry draw will also guarantee they progress, a Mayo win in that case will also ensure that they top the group. A loss and a Donegal win will see them qualify in second place.

But there is a scenario where Kerry won't qualify, if both the Kingdom and Donegal lose - it'll again come down to score difference to decide who will live to fight another day as the group runners up.

Donegal’s Michael Murphy kicks a late free to equalise the game (©INPHO/James Crombie)

Donegal: Declan Bonner's men are assured that a win guarantees them a semi-final spot and they could top the group if they outscore Kerry, who are favourites to beat eliminated Meath in their closing Super 8s match.

If Donegal win and Kerry fail to win, the Tir Chonnail men will top the group.

A draw will also ensure progress, in that instance they'll top the group if Kerry lose. But they'll come second if Kerry win or draw in that case.

There is a way where Donegal won't qualify, if both them and Kerry lose - it'll again come down to score difference to decide who will live to fight another day as the group runners up.

Mayo: It's as simple as it gets for Mayo. A win will guarantee passage to the last four. In that instance, only a Kerry loss would see them top the group.

A draw will not be good enough, likewise a defeat.

Meath: The Royals have nothing to play for this weekend, other than to deny their once bitter rivals of the 90's and 00's a place in the last four.

Group 2

Tyrone's manager Mickey Harte and manager Jim Gavin of Dublin (©INPHO/James Crombie)

Table:

                                                                     
TeamPWDLFAPts
1. Dublin220065344
2. Tyrone220038314
3. Roscommon200127490
4. Cork200138540

Fixtures:

Tyrone v Dublin - August 4th, 4 pm, Healy Park, Omagh.

Cork v Roscommon - August 4th, 4 pm, Pairc Ui Rinn, Cork.

Dublin: The best way to sum up the Dubs' trip to Omagh is that it's theirs to lose, if they win they top the group, but earn a draw and they still top it due to their superior score difference. A loss will mean Dublin come second.

Tyrone: Only a win will ensure Tyrone top the group - a draw or loss means they'll have to settle for runners-up.

Dublin’s Paul Mannion followed by Fintan Clegg, Niall Kilroy and David Murray of Roscommon (©INPHO/James Crombie)

Roscommon: There's nothing on the line for the Connacht champions in Pairc Ui Rinn, only their pride.

Cork: Same goes for the Rebels, who will be hurting after really pushing Dublin and Tyrone for the guts of 60 minutes in both games.

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