Allianz Football League matches ‘of no consequence’ may not be played

Speculation that the GAA could cancel Allianz Football League fixtures has been confirmed after officials stated that any games deemed of no consequence remaining after Sunday’s Round 7 clashes will be considered null and void.

The Central Competitions Control Committee yesterday agreed that if the finalists in Division 2 and 4 are decided following this weekend then the finals will go ahead as scheduled on March 31/April 1.

If they are not, then the outstanding games — Down v Tipperary, Louth v Meath in Division 2 and Laois v Antrim, Waterford-Leitrim and Wicklow-Limerick — will be played over that Easter weekend and the finals will take place on April 7.