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Now we know the eight pairings for round 1 of the All-Ireland football qualifiers

The picture has become a bit clearer after the weekend.

General view of the Sam Maguire The All-Ireland qualifiers start next week. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Updated 3.30pm

THE PICTURE HAS become clearer for Round 1 of the All-Ireland football qualifiers after the weekend’s action.

In Round 1A, Laois will now entertain Antrim next Saturday as they try to bounce back from Saturday night’s heavy loss to Kildare in Tullamore.

The other contests next week were already known as London take on Cavan, Offaly travel to face Waterford and Longford are at home to Carlow.

In Round 1B, Tyrone and Limerick’s qualifier has been confirmed for 28 June in Omagh.

On 27 June, Armagh must try to pick up the pieces after crashing against Donegal yesterday by taking on a Wicklow team that ran Meath so close in yesterday’s Leinster tie in Navan.

Kieran McGeeney talk to his players at the end of the game Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney talks to his players after today's disappointing defeat to Donegal. Presseye / Andrew Paton/INPHO Presseye / Andrew Paton/INPHO / Andrew Paton/INPHO

Wexford’s recovery from the loss to Westmeath yesterday will be a home game with Down.

The final Round 1B clash will see Louth face Leitrim.

The fixture details in full are:

Saturday 20 June

Round 1A
London v Cavan, Ruislip, 2pm, (Ref: Paddy Neilan, Roscommon)
Waterford v Offaly, Fraher Field, Dungarvan, 2pm, (Ref: Fergal Kelly, Longford)
Laois v Antrim, O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2.30pm, (Ref: Derek O’Mahoney, Tipperary)
Longford v Carlow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 7pm, (Ref: David Gough, Meath)

David Power David Power must try to pick up the pieces with Wexford in the qualifiers. Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO

Saturday June 27

Round 1B
Armagh v Wicklow, Athletic Grounds, 2.30pm
Wexford v Down, Innovate Wexford Park, 6.30pm
Louth v Leitrim, Drogheda, 7pm

Sunday June 28

Round 1B
Tyrone v Limerick, Healy Park, Omagh, 4pm

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