Jack O’Connor names unchanged Kerry side for All-Ireland final against Mayo

Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has opted for continuity, naming an unchanged team for Sunday's All-Ireland senior football final showdown against Mayo. This decision reflects confidence in the starting lineup that secured a semi-final victory over Dublin.

Seán O’Shea has been retained at center forward, maintaining his position ahead of team captain Paul Geaney. Geaney, who was initially named to start against Dublin but missed out due to a calf injury, is listed among the substitutes. O’Shea's inclusion in the starting fifteen marks his first championship start of the 2026 season.

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O’Connor has kept faith with the starting side from their semi-final victory over Dublin, which means Seán O’Shea retains his place ahead of captain Paul Geaney, who is included among the substitutes.

The forward line will see David Clifford at number 14, with Paudie Clifford and Dylan Geaney in the corner forward positions. Paudie Clifford is expected to play a more creative role further up the field. The defense remains solid with Shane Murphy in goal, Jason Foley at full-back likely to mark Mayo's Ryan O’Donoghue, and Paul Murphy and Dylan Casey completing the full-back line. Gavin White and Graham O’Sullivan will operate as wing backs, with Mike Breen at center back.

Kerry’s midfield pairing of Mark O’Shea and Seán O’Brien provides a strong presence. Notable players on the bench include last year’s All-Star goalkeeper Shane Ryan, Tom O’Sullivan, Brian Ó Beaglaíoch, Micheál Burns, and Tomás Kennedy. Meanwhile, Mayo manager Andy Moran is also anticipated to name an unchanged side for their semi-final win against Louth, though competition for starting places remains high, with players like Conor Loftus, Paddy Durcan, Matthew Ruane, and Tommy Conroy pushing for selection.

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Geaney had been named to start in the original team to face Dublin but missed out because of a calf injury. He was replaced by O’Shea, starting his first game of the 2026 championship.