Wexford footballers face tricky away test to start Division 2 campaign

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The Wexford Senior Footballers will be eager to begin their 2027 Allianz National Football League Division 2 campaign…

Up first for John Hegarty’s side will be an away trip to Monaghan on Sunday, January 24.

John Hegarty’s side are provisionally scheduled to face Monaghan at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, with throw-in at 1pm, as the Model County prepare for their first season in the second tier in 14 years.

The fixture is part of a challenging Division 2 campaign for Wexford, who secured back-to-back promotions under Hegarty to continue their impressive progress in recent seasons.

Wexford will face a strong collection of opposition in Division 2, with Cavan, Dublin, Louth, Tyrone, Derry, Down and Monaghan making up the eight-team division alongside the Model County.

While the full fixture schedule is still to be confirmed, Wexford supporters can look forward to some attractive encounters against several established inter-county sides.

The step up in standard will undoubtedly present a significant challenge for Hegarty and his players. Having successfully navigated Division 4 and Division 3 in successive seasons, Wexford will now be tested against teams with considerably more experience of playing at a higher level.

The likes of Dublin, Tyrone and Derry will provide particularly stern tests, while Cavan, Monaghan, Down and Louth will also offer difficult assignments throughout the campaign.

For Hegarty, the challenge will be to maintain the momentum built over the last two seasons while adapting to the demands of Division 2. Wexford have made considerable strides under his management, but the increased quality and depth of opposition will require another step forward from the squad.

For now, attention will turn to pre-season. And then, to the opening assignment against Monaghan, as Wexford prepare for an exciting new chapter in their footballing progress.