Mayo v Louth LIVE blog: All the action, scores and big-match updates

The talking is over and the equation is simple. The Louth senior footballers are just 70 minutes away from an All-Ireland final appearance, but blocking their path at Croke Park is a battle-hardened, aggressive Mayo side.

Gavin Devlin’s squad heads into this evening’s match with massive momentum. The relentless, 14-man quarter-final dismantling of Monaghan proved this team has the elite defensive structure and tactical discipline to compete with anyone.

While the suspension of Seán Callaghan forces a reshuffle—bringing St Fechins' Paul Mathews into the engine room—Louth’s size, athleticism, and structured transitional play are built to dismantle Mayo's high-pressing system.

Andy Moran’s Mayo remain a dangerous animal, boasting an inside forward line of Ryan O'Donoghue and Kobe McDonald that can punish the slightest defensive error.

However, the Westerners have been vulnerable, coughing up high-scoring opportunities throughout the campaign. If Sam Mulroy and Ciaran Downey can dictate the pace early and exploit those gaps in the Mayo backline, Louth has every tool required to dictate the terms of this match.

Follow our Louth Live matchday blog below for score updates, expert analysis and reaction, and all the colour and excitement off the pitch.