Fermanagh and Antrim will meet for the third time in championship action in the space of 12 months tomorrow and it's honours even as things stand.

The Saffrons came away from Brewster Park with the spoils 12 months ago but Fermanagh gained revenge (1-15 to 0-8) in this summer's renewal.

Since then the Saffrons have scored a memorable back-door victory over Laois while Pete McGrath's charges bowed out of the Anglo Celt Cup race at the hands of Monaghan.

Frank Fitzsimons will welcome Kieran and CJ McGourty back into the fold after their high profile absence from the O'Moore County game because of a club hurling game.

The Antrim boss, however, must plan without the services of Patrick McBride, Conor Burke and Paddy McAleer who have also exited the panel since the Laois win a fortnight ago.

Complacency won't be an issue for Fermanagh according to captain Eoin Donnelly: "We have no reason whatsoever to be complacent about this game. Antrim will be coming back to Brewster Park intending to get one back on us and they will be coming in a buoyant frame of mind.

"They have had a terrific result against Laois and of course they will be boosted by that especially since the produced a great comeback after going well behind.

"They threw caution to the wind and score a great victory. Should they fall behind on Sunday they will have that Laois comeback to spur them."

Home advantage could be a deciding factor for Fermanagh.

Verdict - Fermanagh.

Fermanagh team: Thomas Treacy; Michael Jones, Tiarnan Daly, Niall Cassidy; Declan McCusker, James McMahon, Martin O'Brien; Eoin Donnelly, Richard O'Callaghan; Barry Mulrone, Ryan Jones, Damien Kelly; Paul McCusker, Sean Quigley, Tomas Corrigan.

Antrim team: tbc.

Match details: Sunday, Brewster Park, 3pm, extra-time playable.

Referee: Barry Cassidy.

Odds: Fermanagh 4/11; Draw 15/2; Antrim 3/1.

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