Summary

  • All-Ireland semi-final

  • Dublin 0-20 Kerry 2-18 (FT)

  • Watch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayer from 15:35 BST

  • Mayo await Kerry in final on Sunday, 26 July

  • Have your say on the game using Get Involved

  1. Postpublished at 16:06 BST 12 July

    Dublin 0-2 Kerry 1-0

    Conor McManus
    Two-time Ulster winner on BBC Two NI

    He'll be disappointed with the penalty, it's a good save, but he is not going to miss the rebound from there. Just the 28th championship goal for David Clifford.

    David CliffordImage source, Getty Images
  2. Goal! - David Clifford (Kerry)published at 16:06 BST 12 July

    Dublin 0-2 Kerry 1-0

    Evan Comerford brilliantly dives low to his left to save the penalty, but David Clifford reacts quickest to the rebound and blasts the ball into the roof of the net.

    What a breathless opening.

    Kerry lead by a point after just two minutes.

    David CliffordImage source, Getty Images
  3. Penalty!published at 16:05 BST 12 July

    Dublin 0-2 Kerry 0-0

    What a start at Croke Park! Kerry break forward brilliantly and are awarded a penalty inside the opening two minutes after Joe O'Connor is brought down by Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne.

    The Dublin midfielder is shown a yellow card as the Kingdom have a golden chance to hit back immediately.

  4. Postpublished at 16:03 BST 12 July

    Dublin 0-2 Kerry 0-0

    Dublin win the throw-in and immediately draw a free after Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne is fouled, with the mark brought forward.

    Cormac Costello makes the most of the opportunity, curling over a two-point free from outside the arc to open the scoring in this semi-final.

  5. Throw-in as Kerry and Dublin battle for a final placepublished at 16:02 BST 12 July

    Dublin 0-0 Kerry 0-0

    Under clear blue skies at Croke Park, we're all set for the second All-Ireland semi-final of the weekend.

    Kildare referee Brendan Cawley gets proceedings under way as Kerry and Dublin battle for the right to face Mayo in the Sam Maguire final.

    Dublin crowd and flagImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 15:59 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Oisin McConville
    Armagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Two NI

    I like the look of Dublin and what they've been able to do in the last few games, but Kerry have too many weapons.

  7. Postpublished at 15:57 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Philly McMahon
    Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Two NI

    Anytime Con O'Callaghan plays well, Dublin play well. He is such a leader and the last three games he has been on it.

  8. Postpublished at 15:55 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    David Mohan
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    A scorcher of a day in Dublin and the heat is certainly rising before Dublin and Kerry cross swords this afternoon.

    To nobody's surprise, the Kingdom are back in the last four of this year's All-Ireland SFC, recovering from an opening round defeat by Donegal to keep their bid for back-to-back titles alive.

    Their Round Three hammering of Armagh in Killarney was a reminder of what Jack O'Connor's men can produce, but Tyrone gave them their fill of it in the quarter-final, proving they are not unbeatable.

    If there is one team that can exploit any dip in form, it's Dublin who have probably defied expectations this year, but with wins over Donegal and Galway under their belt, Ger Brennan's side have announced themselves as serious contenders.

    Hill 16 is a sea of sky blue with a pocket of green and gold thrown in for good measure.

    Games between these teams can always throw up the unexpected, so let's hope we're in for another classic battle.

  9. Any tickets?published at 15:53 BST 12 July

    Faith Harper
    BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

    It feels like All-Ireland final day here in Dublin!

    Today's game is a sell out and tickets are in demand, there's a few hopeful fans roaming around Croke Park trying their luck, but I don't think anyone lucky enough to have a ticket will be giving it up.

    Fans at Croke ParkImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Dublin and Kerry's route to the semi-finalpublished at 15:51 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    It was extra-time heartbreak for the Dubs in the Leinster final as Westmeath surged to a 2-28 to 0-26 victory, and it didn't get much better in the opening round of the All-Ireland SFC as a six-point half-time lead against Louth was wiped out as the Dubs suffered a 4-18 to 1-24 defeat.

    With manager Ger Brennan back on the sideline following the end of his 12-week ban, the Dubs began to find some form with Con O'Callaghan's goal from a second-half penalty helping them to a 1-24 to 0-16 win over Cavan.

    It would get better in round three as Dublin came through an extra-time thriller against Donegal, stunning the pre-match favourites 2-26 to 2-22 in a game of the season contender.

    In the quarter-final, a six-point deficit against Galway with 13 minutes to play would turn into a four-point win as O'Callaghan again netted from the spot to help seal a 1-25 to 1-21 win.

    Con O'CallaghanImage source, Inpho

    Kerry are the only provincial champion still standing as they retained their Munster crown with a 1-23 to 1-15 win over Cork.

    However, their Sam Maguire campaign would get off to a shaky start as a red card shown to Micheal Burns at the start of the second half would prove a major hurdle as Donegal ran away to a 2-20 to 0-16 win.

    However, Jack O'Connor's men recovered well with David Clifford, Diarmuid O'Connor and Gavin White finding the net in a 3-22 to 0-17 win over Kildare.

    Clifford was at his brilliant best in the round three win over Armagh, contributing 1-10 as the Kingdom had 13 points to spare against the Ulster champions.

    It was less straightforward in the quarter-final against Tyrone as the Red Hands were level late on, but a Paudie Clifford point and late Armin Heinrich goal saw the defending champions through with a 2-25 to 0-27 win.

    David Clifford v TyroneImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 15:49 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Killian Young
    Former Kerry player on BBC Two NI

    The pressure will be on Kerry. They are the champions and based on performances coming into this, they should have enough to get over the line.

  12. Team newspublished at 15:46 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Both sides make late alterations to their matchday 26. For Dublin, Sean MacMahon drops out, with Alex Gavin coming into the starting team and Jack Lundy added to the bench wearing the number two jersey.

    Kerry also make a late change, with Seán O'Shea coming into the starting XV for Paul Geaney to make his first championship start of the season, while Killian Spillane is added to the bench wearing number 14.

    Kerry: Shane Murphy; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Graham O'Sullivan, Mike Breen, Gavin White; Mark O'Shea, Sean O'Brien; Joe O'Connor, Paudie Clifford, Diarmuid O'Connor; David Clifford, Sean O'Shea, Dylan Geaney.

    Subs: Sean Broderick, Evan Looney, Tony Brosnan, Keith Evans, Killian Spillane, Armin Heinrich, Brian O Beaglaoich, Tadhg Morley, Micheal Burns, Tom O'Sullivan, Tomas Kennedy.

    Dublin: Evan Comerford; Alex Gavin, Eoin Kennedy, David Byrne; Lee Gannon, Theo Clancy, Charlie McMorrow; Peadar O Cofaigh Byrne, Brian Howard; Niall Scully, Ciarán Kilkenny, Colm Basquel; Paddy Small, Con O'Callaghan, Cormac Costello.

    Subs: Hugh O'Sullivan, Tom Lahiff, Liam Smith, Eoghan O'Callaghan, Cian Murphy, Sean Guiden, Josh Bannon, Ross McGarry, Jack Lundy, Sean Bugler, Tim Deering.

    Dublin v KerryImage source, BBC Sport
    Image caption,

    Dublin v Kerry

  13. Devlin urges Louth 'not to drop their shoulders'published at 15:44 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Louth manager Gavin Devlin said he told his players not to "drop their shoulders" after their 17-point All-Ireland SFC semi-final defeat by Mayo.

    The Wee County had enjoyed a magical 2026, reaching the last four for the first time since 1957 and while they were still in the game at half-time when four down, the alarm bells had been ringing.

    Mayo completely took over after the break and while it was a disappointing way to end their year, Devlin feels their journey has acted as a huge lift for the county.

    "This journey we have been on has been magical," he said.

    "The performance today was disappointing and result bitterly disappointing. It just seemed one of those games where what could go wrong went wrong.

    "I told them it's a day that's disappointing, but not one to drop your shoulders so keep them up."

    Read the full article here.

    Gavin DevlinImage source, Getty Images
  14. Moran feels Mayo still not the 'finished article'published at 15:42 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Mayo manager Andy Moran feels his side are "not the finished article" despite watching them romp into their county's first All-Ireland SFC final for five years with a 17-point win over Louth.

    It has been a blend of youth and experience that Moran has sought to combine this season, with the exciting talent of Kobe McDonald tempered by experienced campaigners.

    Despite the impressive performance, Moran feels his team still also have more to deliver.

    "We have really good one to one defenders who are addicted to playing football and just want to learn," he said.

    "We're not the finished article, so when the likes of young [Eoin] McGreal and these boys can play 55 minutes at 19 years of age in Croke Park, it makes a big difference.

    "Ryan [O'Donoghue] up front, the likes of [Enda] Hession, Jack Coyne and Donnacha [McHugh] at the back - they are great leaders to have about the place."

    Moran and McDonaldImage source, Getty Images
  15. Mayo power past Louth into All-Ireland finalpublished at 15:39 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    A dominant second-half display saw Mayo defeat Louth 3-23 to 0-15 to reach their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final in five years.

    Andy Moran's men turned up the heat after a highly competitive and entertaining first half to take a firm grip of this semi-final and they didn't let go.

    First half goals from top-scorer Ryan O'Donoghue - who contributed 1-11 - and Darragh Beirne ensured they led at the break and when Conor Loftus netted a third in the second period, that was as good as that.

    Louth had enjoyed a more than solid opening half, but just couldn't match the Connacht side after the break, adding just four points to their tally, as their fairy-tale run came to an end in front of a full-house in what was a special occasion.

    However, it is Mayo into the final and they now await the winner of today's game.

    Read David Mohan's full report here.

    Media caption,

    Louth 0-15 - 3-23 Mayo

  16. 'Heart and desire' key to Wicklow's Tailteann Cup winpublished at 15:36 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Wicklow manager Oisin McConville said their stunning first Tailteann Cup win is "a day we never thought we would see".

    McConville's side rallied from 13 points down against Down with a super second-half comeback to prevail 1-21 to 2-16 in the final at a sunny Croke Park.

    And the Garden County boss was delighted that his side showed a spirited response in the second 35 minutes after a tough first half.

    "We just didn't turn up, too nervous and the occasion definitely got to us in the first half," McConville told BBC Sport NI.

    "I suppose, we didn't want to be 13 points down, but we knew we would probably be chasing the game and when we were chasing the game, we had the elements and all the momentum and more importantly, players that could finish.

    "I know people will say we had a big comeback, scraped over the line and had great heart but we had enough chances to win two games there. The heart and desire of the boys is unbelievable but they have some ability too."

    Oisin McConvilleImage source, Getty Images
  17. Wicklow fight back to stun Down in Tailteann finalpublished at 15:33 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Wicklow came from 13 points behind to stun Down and claim the Tailteann Cup for the first time with a 1-21 to 2-16 victory at a sunny Croke Park on Saturday.

    Oisin McConville's side, that played Division Four football this year, had enjoyed some fine wins along the way to this decider, but saved their best for last with a remarkable comeback when it seemed Down were set to power home in style.

    At half-time, they trailed by a dozen points with Down finding the net through Pat Havern and John McGeough, while a Shane Annett score extended the gap after the break.

    Yet Wicklow suddenly came to life as they found a bit of momentum and didn't let go as they whittled down the lead and a goal from captain and man of the match Dean Healy levelled it, while they held their nerve late to finish the job in sensational fashion.

    The win guarantees Wicklow's place in next year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

    Catch-up on the full report here.

    Wicklow celebratingImage source, Inpho
  18. Postpublished at 15:32 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    With Wicklow manager Oisin McConville on our live coverage today it would be remiss of us not to mention what happened to his side yesterday in Croke Park and recap a big Saturday of action in the Tailteann Cup and Sam Maguire...

  19. Postpublished at 15:30 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Dublin and Kerry fans soaking up the sun before the big one in Croke Park today.

    Dublin fansImage source, Inpho
    Kerry fansImage source, Inpho
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:27 BST 12 July

    Dublin v Kerry (16:00 BST)

    Only one winner today. If The Kingdom turn up, the Dubs will be destroyed

    MK, Oxford

    Dublin will win by at least 8 points

    Christopher, London

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