Whilst championship games between the two sides have been rare until recently, they have been noted for their high drama[1] and intense gameplay.
Galway is considered a dual county,[2] with a prestigious history in both football and hurling, whilst football dominates in Armagh.
[3] Galway are the most successful county in Connacht[4] in terms of both provincial and All-Ireland titles won, whilst Armagh are the fourth-ranked team in Ulster in respect of both criteria.
The two sides first met in the All-Ireland Championship in 2001 in round three of the qualifiers.
Since then, they have met on six further occasions, most recently in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final.