National Football League: Monaghan and Donegal win in Division 1
Monday 3 February 2020 09:57, UK
A round-up of Sunday's National Football League action, as Monaghan and Donegal picked up wins over Tyrone and Meath respectively.
Division 1
A late red card to Kieran Hughes was not going to stop Monaghan from picking up their first win of the campaign as they beat Tyrone 1-12 to 0-11 in Castleblayney.
Seamus McEnaney's side led by a single point at the break. But a goal from Micheal Bannigan, who won the Sigerson Cup with DCU midweek, proved the difference as they outlasted their Ulster neighbours to win by four points.
Meanwhile, Meath's search for a win in Division 1 continues, after they went down to Donegal in Páirc Tailteann.
The reigning Ulster champions backed up their 2019 Division 2 final win over the Royals, as three goals secured a 3-8 to 0-7 win.
Division 2
There were two shock results in the second tier on Sunday afternoon.
Jack O'Connor's Kildare side went down to Clare in Ennis, as the Banner edged a nail-biter 0-11 to 0-10.
Meanwhile, 2019 Connacht champions Roscommon fell to Fermanagh in Brewster Park, as Ryan McMenamin's side won 0-13 to 0-12.
Division 3
Cork continued their quest to return to Division 2 and secure top-tier championship football for the summer, as they beat Leitrim 1-15 to 0-9.
Meanwhile, Tipperary overcame Louth, 0-11 to 1-7, as Offaly and Longford drew, 0-10 apiece.
Division 4
Limerick rallied after a slow start to claim two points at home to London. The Exiles built a 0-3 to 0-0 lead in the first half, but Billy Lee's team continued their positive start with a 0-8 to 0-7 victory. They make it two wins from two, to back up their McGrath Cup title.
Sligo ensured they retain top spot in the basement division with a one-point win over Antrim, 0-15 to 0-14, while Wicklow recorded a resounding 2-11 to 1-6 victory over Waterford.
