Conor Loftus returns to the Mayo starting 15 for the qualifier game against Kildare. Photo: Sportsfile

Two changes to Mayo team for Kildare challenge

Mayo senior team manager James Horan has made two changes to his team ahead of their All-Ireland SFC round two qualifier against Kildare in Croke Park tomorrow (Saturday).

Conor Loftus and Jason Doherty are both named to start in the Mayo half-forward line, replacing Bryan Walsh and Aidan Orme respectively.

The manager has named the same six defenders and midfielders that started against Monaghan last time out, and the remainder of the forward division remains the same.

Derek O'Mahoney from Tipperary has been appointed as referee for the game in Croke Park, which throws in at 6 p.m. tomorrow evening (June 11).

The game is being broadcast live on Sky Sports, with live commentary also on Midwest Radio with Michael D. McAndrew and Martin Carney. Match tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

The Mayo team in full is: Rob Hennelly; Lee Keegan, Oisín Mullin, Enda Hession; Paddy Durcan, Stephen Coen, Eoghan McLaughlin; Aidan O’Shea, Matthew Ruane; Diarmuid O'Connor, Jason Doherty, Conor Loftus; James Carr, Jack Carney, Cillian O'Connor.