Match Preview

Malone (1st) v City of Armagh (4th), Gibson Park

These Ulster rivals will be looking for a complete 80-minute performance after two topsy-turvy displays in the last round. Malone found their rhythm with 24 second half points to defeat Blackrock, while Armagh's 29-point first half salvo was not enough against Nenagh.

Table toppers Malone are nursing a number of injuries ahead of the provincial derby, most notably Ulster Academy prop Peter Cooper and second row Josh Davidson, so head coach Paddy Armstrong may have some late selection calls to make.

His opposite number, Willie Faloon, has guided Armagh to a top-four slot fresh from promotion. They learned some tough lessons against Nenagh last Saturday and will be determined to keep up their proud record of being unbeaten against Ulster opposition for the last two seasons, including games in the Ulster Bank League, Ulster Premiership and Ulster Senior Cup.