For the third time in five years, Dublin locked horns with Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC final at Croke Park.

While it was a familiar pairing, the circumstances surrounding this match were wholly unprecedented. The 2020 Sam Maguire Cup decider took place in the heart of winter, six days shy of Christmas behind closed doors under lights at GAA HQ ... a scenario none of us could ever have foreseen.

The all-conquering, record-breaking Dubs were gunning for a sixth successive title, while Mayo were seeking their first senior All-Ireland since 1951. Which way would the pendulum swing at the denouement of an unforgettable, historic season?

In the curtain-raiser, Dublin faced Galway in the rearranged All-Ireland U20 FC final at 2:15. Thus, the stage was set for two massive matches in the theatre of dreams.

Click here to reflect on our text commentary on all the action as it happened.

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