Longford manager Denis Connerton admits that they could have got an easier draw than facing Kildare in the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers tomorrow afternoon.

The Midlanders do have home advantage and Connerton feels that is a big plus, but he added that his charges will have to be at their best against the Lilywhites, if they are to progress to the next round.

Kildare had a bad start to the year losing all their NFL 1 games before being beaten by Carlow in the Leinster SFC.

However, they looked impressive in their win over Derry in the qualifiers and Connerton told the Longford Leader that victory will have given them a great deal of confidence.

"It's a difficult draw, there is no doubt about that. They are after coming off a 12-match winless run, but they are back on track now," said Connerton.

"We are going into the qualifiers on a losing note and Kildare clocked up 2-22 which is a massive score to register up in Derry. It's great to have the game at home. It's a big match and there will be a big crowd there. It's all ticket.

"It's a big chance for us to get back again and put in a huge performance and we will have to do that to stay with them."

Follow our match tracker for a bumper weekend of action including three provincial finals and eight qualifier games from the All-Ireland football championship.

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