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GAA permutations - what's at stake in hurling league?

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There is a huge amount to play for in this weekend's final round of fixtures in the Allianz Hurling League. While some teams already know their fate, others will be fighting it out at either end of the table to earn promotion or stave off relegation. In Division 1A, champions Cork will confirm their place in the final if they avoid defeat against already-relegated Offaly.

Limerick will join them if they beat Galway, who are also eyeing a place in the final. Clare have already secured promotion from Division 1B with six wins from six with Dublin, Wexford and Kildare fighting it out to join them. Antrim face Down in Newry on Saturday (17:00 GMT) knowing a win will keep them safe as Carlow take on the Dubs.

Down's chances of staying up are slim. They must beat Antrim and overturn their inferior scoring difference to the Saffrons and Carlow. Kerry will look to join Laois in gaining promotion from Division Two with victory over Meath.

The Kingdom are level on points with Westmeath and have played out an earlier draw, but have a superior scoring difference. Derry are already relegated and will likely be joined by Mayo. In Division Three Roscommon and Donegal face off for top spot, while a win for Wicklow over Louth would send them up.

At the bottom of the table Fermanagh and Armagh's relegation has already been confirmed. In Division Four Longford and Sligo, who have already secured promotion, meet in a dress rehearsal of the final. Click here for hurling fixtures and tables