Galway 0-17 : Meath 0-08
 
Galway make history by becoming the first county to reach the football All-Ireland after losing a provincial championship match. But the side that won the title in 1998 has reconstituted itself brilliantly under manager John O’Mahony in the new qualifier series. Meath are fresh from one of Seán Boylan’s greatest triumphs – the destruction of champions Kerry in the semi-final and his team are favourites to win a fifth All-Ireland for their manager.