GAA: Defeat for Derry hurlers means that they now face a play-off to see who stays in Division 2B

Derry's hurlers are in a real battle to cling onto their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B status.

This afternoon they were beaten 3-15 to 2-13 by Wicklow in Bray.

Derry have lost all five league games.

Now they will face Armagh in a relegation play-off, with the losers going down to Division 3A.

Elsewhere, Mayo will now play Down in the Divison 2B Final, with promotion being the big carrot for the victors. Down won by 3-19 to 0-11 this afternoon.

Meanwhile, what a season it's turning out to be for Donegal's senior hurlers.

For the first time ever, they will avoid relegation in Division 2B of the National Hurling League.

This afternoon at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh, they chalked up an impressive 2-17 to 1-17 win over Armagh.

Already this season Donegal have recorded their first ever competitive victories over both Derry and Down.

Division 2B is the fourth tier in the six league structure.