2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship

2023 Ulster SFC

Tournament details
Province	Ulster
Year	2023
Trophy	Anglo-Celt Cup
Date	8 April – 14 May 2023
Defending champions	Derry
Winners
Champions	Derry (9th win)
Manager	Ciaran Meenagh
Captain	Conor Glass
Runners-up
Runners-up	Armagh
Manager	Kieran McGeeney
Captain	Rian O'Neill Aidan Nugent
Other
Matches played	8
Top Scorer	Shane McGuigan (2–21)
Website	Ulster GAA
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The 2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship was the 135th installment of the annual Ulster Senior Football Championship organised by Ulster GAA. It was one of the four provincial competitions of the 2023 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The winning team received the Anglo-Celt Cup. The draw for the championship was made on 15 October 2022. ^[1] The defending champion was Derry. ^[2]

Derry successfully defended their title, beating Armagh in the final in a penalty shoot-out. ^[3]

Teams

General information

Nine counties competed in the Ulster Senior Football Championship:

County	Last Championship Title	Last All-Ireland Title	Position in 2022 Championship
Antrim	1951	—	Quarter-finals
Armagh	2008	2002	Quarter-finals
Cavan	2020	1952	Semi-finals
Derry	2022	1993	Champions
Donegal	2019	2012	Runners-up
Down	1994	1994	Quarter-finals
Fermanagh	—	—	Preliminary round
Monaghan	2015	—	Semi-finals
Tyrone	2021	2021	Quarter-finals

Personnel and kits

County	Manager	Captain(s)	Sponsors
Antrim	Andy McEntee	Peter Healy	Fibrus
Armagh	Kieran McGeeney	Aidan Nugent, Rian O'Neill	Simply Fruit
Cavan	Mickey Graham	Raymond Galligan	Kingspan Group
Derry	Rory Gallagher	Conor Glass	Errigal Contracts
Donegal	Aidan O'Rourke	Paddy McBrearty	Circet
Down	Conor Laverty	Pierce Laverty	EOS IT Solutions
Fermanagh	Kieran Donnelly	Declan McCusker	Tracey Concrete
Monaghan	Vinny Corey	Kieran Duffy	All Boro Floor Services
Tyrone	Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher	Pádraig Hampsey	McAleer & Rushe Ltd

Draw

Preliminary round v t e

Quarter-Finals

Semi-Finals

Final

Fermanagh

2–8

Derry

3–17

Derry

1–21

Monaghan

2–10

Tyrone

1–18

Monaghan

2–17

Derry

1–15 (3)

Armagh

0–18 (1)

Down

2–13

Donegal

1–11

Down

0–12

Armagh

4–10

Cavan

0–12

Armagh

0–20

Armagh

1–14

Antrim

1–8

Preliminary round

8 April 2023

17:00 IST (UTC+1)

Preliminary round

Armagh	0–20 – 1–8	Antrim
Conor Turbitt 0–8 (0–3f, 0–1m), Shane McPartlan 0–4, Rory Grugan 0–3 (0–1f), Ethan Rafferty 0–1 (0–1f), Ciaran Mackin 0–1, Stefan Campbell 0–1, Jemar Hall 0–1, Tiernan Kelly 0–1	Report	Conor Stewart 1–1, Ruairi McCann (Creggan) 0–1 (0–1f), Ryan Murray 0–1 (0–1f), Eoghan McCabe 0–1, James McAuley 0–1, Pat Shivers 0–1, Ruairi McCann (Aghagallon) 0–1, Odhrán Eastwood 0–1

Athletic Grounds , Armagh

Attendance: 10,063 ^[4]

Referee: Jerome Henry

Quarter-finals

15 April 2023

17:00 IST (UTC+1)

Quarter-final

Fermanagh	2–8 – 3–17	Derry
Ché Cullen 2–0, Ryan Lyons 0–2 (0–2f), Ultán Kelm 0–2, Seán McNally 0–1 (0–1 '45), Ryan Jones 0–1, Aidan Breen 0–1, Declan McCusker 0–1	Report	Shane McGuigan 2–5 (1–0 pen, 0–1f), Paul Cassidy 1–2, Padraig Cassidy 0–2, Odhran Lynch 0–1, Padraig McGrogan 0–1, Conor McCluskey 0–1, Conor Glass 0–1, Brendan Rogers 0–1, Niall Toner 0–1, Ethan Doherty 0–1, Eoin McEvoy 0–1

Brewster Park , Enniskillen

Attendance: 6,928 ^[5]

Referee: Joe McQuillan

16 April 2023

16:00 IST (UTC+1)

Quarter-final

Tyrone	1–18 – 2–17	Monaghan
Darragh Canavan 1–5 (0–1f), Darren McCurry 0–5 (0–3f), Mattie Donnelly 0–3, Conor Meyler 0–2, Niall Morgan 0–1 (0–1 '45), Niall Sludden 0–1, Conn Kilpatrick 0–1	Report	Conor McManus 0–9 (0–8f), Ryan O'Toole 1–1, Stephen O'Hanlon 1–0, Jack McCarron 0–2 (0–2f), Conor McCarthy 0–2, Micheál Bannigan 0–1, Kieran Duffy 0–1, Shane Carey 0–1

Healy Park , Omagh

Attendance: 10,067 ^[6]

Referee: Niall Cullen

22 April 2023

18:30 IST (UTC+1)

Quarter-final

Cavan	0–12 – 1–14	Armagh
Paddy Lynch 0–4 (0–1f, 0–1m), Gearóid McKiernan 0–3 (0–1f), Cian Madden 0–2, Raymond Galligan 0–1 (0–1 '45), Oisin Brady 0–1, Conor Brady 0–1	Report	Conor Turbitt 0–7 (0–3f), Ben Crealey 1–0, Ethan Rafferty 0–1 (0–1 '45), Rory Grugan 0–1 (0–1f), Conor O'Neill 0–1, Greg McCabe 0–1, Shane McPartlan 0–1, Jemar Hall 0–1, Andrew Murnin 0–1

Breffni Park , Cavan

Attendance: 11,527 ^[7]

Referee: Paul Faloon

23 April 2023

14:00 IST (UTC+1)

Quarter-final

Down	2–13 – 1–11	Donegal
Pat Havern 1–3 (1–0 pen, 0–3f), Ryan Johnston 0–3 (0–2m), Liam Kerr 1–0, Andrew Gilmore 0–2 (0–1f), Daniel Guinness 0–2, Danny Magill 0–1, Eugene Branagan 0–1, Conor Poland 0–1	Report	Jason McGee 1–1, Daire Ó Baoill 0–3, Ciarán Thompson 0–2 (0–2f), Conor O'Donnell 0–2, Shaun Patton 0–1 (0–1 '45), Caolan Ward 0–1, Oisín Gallen 0–1

Páirc Esler , Newry

Attendance: 9,139

Referee: Brendan Cawley

Semi-finals

29 April 2023

17:00 IST (UTC+1)

Semi-final

Derry	1–21 – 2–10	Monaghan
Shane McGuigan 0–9 (0–5f), Conor McCluskey 1–0, Padraig McGrogan 0–2, Conor Glass 0–2, Paul Cassidy 0–2, Ethan Doherty 0–2, Niall Toner 0–1 (0–1f), Odhran Lynch 0–1, Conor Doherty 0–1, Brendan Rogers 0–1	Report	Karl O'Connell 1–1, Conor McManus 0–3 (0–3f), Karl Gallagher 1–0, Rory Beggan 0–2 (0–2f), Conor Boyle 0–1, Stephen O'Hanlon 0–1, Micheál Bannigan 0–1, Kieran Hughes 0–1

Healy Park , Omagh

Attendance: 13,371 ^[8]

Referee: Sean Hurson

30 April 2023

16:00 IST (UTC+1)

Semi-final

Armagh	4–10 – 0–12	Down
Andrew Murnin 1–1, Shane McPartlan 1–0, Ciaran Mackin 1–0, Rían O'Neill 1–0, Jason Duffy 0–2, Rory Grugan 0–1 (0–1f), Callum Cumiskey 0–1, Conor O'Neill 0–1, Aidan Forker 0–1, Aidan Nugent 0–1, Jemar Hall 0–1, Stefan Campbell 0–1	Report	Pat Havern 0–6 (0–5f), Ryan McEvoy 0–2 (0–2f), Andrew Gilmore 0–1, Ryan Johnston 0–1, Liam Kerr 0–1, Patrick Branagan 0–1

St Tiernach's Park , Clones

Attendance: 22,520 ^[9]

Referee: Conor Lane

Final

14 May 2023

16:00 IST (UTC+1)

Final

Derry	1–15 – 0–18 (a.e.t.)	Armagh
Shane McGuigan 0–7 (0–2f), Brendan Rogers 1–2, Niall Toner 0–2 (0–2f), Gareth McKinless 0–1, Conor Glass 0–1, Niall Loughlin 0–1, Lachlan Murray 0–1	Report	Rían O'Neill 0–6 (0–3f, 0–1 '45), Rory Grugan 0–2 (0–2f), Jarlath Óg Burns 0–2 (0–1m), Ethan Rafferty 0–2, Stefan Campbell 0–2, Greg McCabe 0–1 (0–1m), Conor O'Neill 0–1, Ciaran Mackin 0–1, Ross McQuillan 0–1
Penalties
Shane McGuigan Paul Cassidy N Conor Glass Ciaran McFaul	3–1	N Rían O'Neill Callum Cumiskey N Aidan Nugent N Ethan Rafferty

St Tiernach's Park , Clones

Attendance: 29,000 ^[10]

Referee: David Gough

Stadia and attendance

County Location Province Stadium Capacity Antrim Belfast Ulster Corrigan Park 3,700 Armagh Armagh Ulster Athletic Grounds 18,500 Cavan Cavan Ulster Breffni Park 25,030 Derry Derry Ulster Celtic Park 18,500 Donegal Ballybofey Ulster MacCumhaill Park 17,500 Down Newry Ulster Páirc Esler 20,000 Fermanagh Enniskillen Ulster Brewster Park 20,000 Monaghan Clones Ulster St Tiernach's Park 29,000 Tyrone Omagh Ulster Healy Park 17,636

Total attendance 112,615 Average attendance 14,077 Highest attendance 29,000 Derry 1–15 – 0–18 Armagh 14 May 2023

Statistics

Scoring events

• Widest winning margin: 12 points
  • Fermanagh 2-08 - 3-17 Derry (Quarter-finals)
• Most goals in a match: 5
  • Fermanagh 2-08 - 3-17 Derry (Quarter-finals)
• Most points in a match: 35
  • Tyrone 1-18 - 2-17 Monaghan (Quarter-finals)
• Most goals by one team in a match: 3
  • Fermanagh 2-08 - 3-17 Derry (Quarter-finals)
• Most points by one team in a match: 21
  • Derry 1-21 - 2-10 Monaghan (Semi-finals)
• Highest aggregate score: 44 points
  • Tyrone 1-18 - 2-17 Monaghan (Quarter-finals)
• Lowest aggregate score: 29 points
  • Cavan 0-12 - 1-14 Armagh (Quarter-finals)

Miscellaneous

Paddy Carr went unbeaten as Donegal manager during this campaign

See also

• 2023 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
• 2023 Connacht Senior Football Championship
• 2023 Leinster Senior Football Championship
• 2023 Munster Senior Football Championship
• 2023 Tailteann Cup (Tier 2)
• 2023 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship (Tier 3)

References

1. Campbell, John (15 October 2022). "Ulster Championship draw throws up fascinating ties as Derry begin title defence against Fermanagh". Belfast Telegraph . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
2. Bogue, Declan (29 May 2022). "Underdogs Derry beat Donegal in extra-time to win first title in 24 years". The42.ie . Retrieved 4 February 2023.
3. Keys, Colm (14 May 2023). "Odhran Lynch the shoot-out hero as Derry deny Armagh to retain Ulster SFC crown". Irish Independent . Retrieved 14 May 2023.
4. "Ulster SFC: Armagh overpower Antrim". GAA. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
5. "Derry cruise to first defence of Ulster". the42. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
6. "Monaghan's rejig and revival get their reward". The Irish News. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
7. "Rian O'Neill caps rewarding night for Armagh in Breffni". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
8. "Derry's attacking evolution continues as they blow Monaghan away". Irish News. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
9. "Armagh reach Ulster final after ten-point win over Down". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
10. "Ulster SFC final: Derry beat Armagh 3-1 on penalties after riveting decider ends level after extra-time". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 May 2023.

External links

• http://ulster.gaa.ie/