Mayo have suffered defeat to Monaghan, who pulled off a 'houdini' of escapes from relegation to the second division.

The first loss for Mayo under Kevin McStay, but a place in the division one final has already been sealed.

Mayo made wholesale changes to the lineup with Rob Hennelly returning, as Paul Towey kicked 0-6 from corner forward.

Kevin McLoughlin and Jason Doherty also returned to the lineup, as did Padraic O'Hora in the full back line.

Monaghan were aided by Conor McManus's 1-7 from the corner, with the goal coming from the penalty spot to seal victory in the dying embers.

Armagh are now relegated following Monaghan's win and a defeat to Tyrone today.

Next weekend sees a Mayo Galway league final.

 

Full time score from Hastings Insurance MacHale park:

Mayo 0-14 Monaghan 2-14 (20)