What a turnaround from the Garden County! Wicklow fight back from a 12-point half-time deficit to win the fifth Tailteann Cup and claim their first in the county's history.

Oisín McConville's side finish two points clear after a remarkable second-half comeback and secure a place in the 2027 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Down's woes continue as they register their 11th wide before surrendering possession.

Wicklow break at pace and Mark Jackson's long delivery picks out Kevin Quinn, who coolly splits the posts to all but seal a famous victory with seconds remaining.

What a second half from Wicklow, who now lead at Croke Park.

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Another chance slips away for Down. Odhran Murdock's effort for the equaliser drifts wide as the clock continues to work against the Mourne men.

Just a point separates the sides as the closing stages approach.

Odhran Murdock tries to catch Mark Jackson off his line with a lobbed effort, but Malachy Stone is back to gather safely on the goal line.

Moments later, Daniel Guinness is shown a yellow card for a late challenge as frustration grows for Down.

Just two minutes of normal time remain.

Another chance goes begging for Down.

Shane Annett's effort comes back off the post and Wicklow survive once again.

Conor Laverty's side are struggling to make their opportunities count in this second half as they trail by a single point.

Wicklow lead for the first time! Daniel Guinness concedes a free in a dangerous position and Padraig O'Toole makes no mistake from close range.

Despite playing with 14 men, the Garden County are one point in front with five minutes remaining.

A huge let off for Wicklow!

Pat Havern has the chance to edge Down back in front from the resulting free, but he pulls it wide.

It's Down's ninth wide of the afternoon with seven minutes remaining.

What a stop from Darragh Fee! The Wicklow defender clears Caolan Mooney's goal-bound effort off the line to keep his side level.

But moments later, Tom Moran is shown a black card for tripping Mooney, leaving Wicklow down to 14 for the remainder of normal time.

Huge drama at Croke Park!

Dean Healy tees up substitute Joe Prendergast, but his effort drifts wide for Wicklow's eighth miss of the afternoon.

Pat Havern responds immediately at the other end, but he too fires wide as both sides remain level with under 10 minutes to play.

Mark Jackson finds his range from a two-point free, drawing Wicklow level once again after their remarkable second-half fightback.

Wicklow make another change as Mark Kenny replaces Gavin Fogarty.

Down hit back immediately as Miceal Rooney is left unmarked to restore the Mourne men's lead.

Moments later, substitute Ruairí McCormack doubles the advantage with a well-taken point.

Down lead by two again with 12 minutes remaining.

We're all square at Croke Park! Dean Healy caps a stunning second-half display by bursting through the middle before curling a brilliant finish beyond the diving Ronan Burns.

Wicklow have come all the way back from 12 points down.

What a comeback from Oisín McConville's side.

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Daniel Guinness misses a presentable chance as Down's struggles in the second half continue.

Dean Healy responds immediately, splitting the posts from distance to keep Wicklow firmly in the contest.

The Garden County also make a change, with Cian Deering replacing Eoin Murtagh after 54 minutes.

Pat Havern makes no mistake from the free, bringing his tally for the afternoon to 1-2.

Conor Laverty turns to his bench again, with Ruairí O'Hare replacing goalscorer John McGeough.

Wicklow are flying. Oisín McGraynor lands another superb two-pointer - their third of the second half - to cut the deficit to just three points with 20 minutes remaining.

Oisín McConville's side have all the momentum now as Joe Prendergast replaces Jack Kirwan.

Eamon Brown settles Down's nerves with his third point of the afternoon, restoring some breathing space for the Mourne men after 49 minutes.