Mark McHugh calls for All-Ireland SFC tweak after Westmeath defeat

Galway boss Pádraic Joyce said Westmeath's Kevin Sullivan "took about 15 steps" in the build-up to a late goal which caused a dramatic finish at Pearse Stadium

Westmeath manager Mark McHugh said his side deserve home advantage in the Round 3 draw due to their victory in Round 1 of the All-Ireland SFC. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 - 18:05

Maurice Brosnan

Westmeath boss Mark McHugh believes they should be assigned a home game in Round 3 and has urged the GAA to consider such a tweak for 2027.

The Leinster champions will be in the pot for Round 3 on Monday morning after losing out to Galway by three points in Pearse Stadium. They will play one of Monaghan, Kerry or Meath.