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Mayo face Dublin in Croke Park in Sunday’s All-Ireland final in what is a repeat of their 2013 clash.

Following a semi-final win over Tipperary four weeks ago manager Stephen Rochford makes just one change to his starting team. Tom Parsons will partner Seamus O’Shea in midfield at the expense of Barry Moran.

Mayo and Dublin have had numerous tussles in the last number of years with Dublin winning their most recent championship clash, last years All Ireland semi-final after a replay. Mayo’s last win over Dublin was in 2012, at the All-Ireland semi-final stage.

This Sunday Aidan O’Shea will make his 40th championship appearance in green and red, having made his debut against New York in 2009. Team captain Cillian O’Connor has scored 17-168 in his 33 championship appearances.

Mayo v Dublin, All Ireland SFC final, in Croke Park on Sunday September 18 at 3.30pm.

Mayo team:

1. David Clarke (Ballina Stephenites)

2. Brendan Harrison (Aghamore)

3. Donal Vaughan (Ballinrobe)

4. Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis)

5. Lee Keegan (Westport)

6. Colm Boyle (Davitts)

7. Patrick Durcan (Castlebar Mitchels)

8. Seamus O’Shea (Breaffy)

9. Tom Parsons (Charlestown)

10. Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore)

11. Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy)

12. Diarmuid O’Connor (Ballintubber)

13. Jason Doherty (Burrishoole)

14. Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen)

15. Cillian O’Connor (Ballintubber, captain).

Team Manager: Stephen Rochford.

Selectors: Donie Buckley, Tony McEntee & Sean Carey.

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