Paddy Lynch has brought up his tally to 0-7 by hitting Cavan's last three scores and they are four ahead again with 10 minutes of normal time remaining

Second half is now underway and it's no surprise that there are no changes to the Derry team.

Kerry meanwhile introduce Paul Murphy and Conor Geaney as they aim to claw their way back into the contest.

Dermot Campbell, the Louth full-back may be wearing number three but he's landed a monster effort off his left from 45 yards.

Conor Turbitt gets Armagh's first of the day on 21 minutes from a free with Oisin Conaty quickly adding a second which cuts the deficit to two.

Ciaran Keenan extends the Wee County's lead to three with a fine score off his left foot.

Ger Brennan's side do have a considerable wind advantage in this first half.

Cavan remained four up at 0-11 to 0-7 after points from Ciaran Brady and Dara McVeety but two Shane O'Sullivan points have cut their advantage to two after 50 minutes.

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Sean O'Shea sees his long range free drop short and that is the final action of an entertaining half, with the visitors ahead by four points.

Shane McGuigan scored four of Derry's eight points, with one apiece for Brendan Rogers, Conor Glass, Conor Doherty and Chrissy McKaigue.

McKaigue and Padraig McGrogan have both picked up yellow cards for Derry, but so far, so good for Mickey Harte's side.

It's been a lively encounter with the visitors making full use of the strong wind in their backs in the opening period.

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Greg McCabe dispossesses Anthony Williams inside his own half before playing Conor Turbitt in, the crowd waited for the net to bulge but, the effort was sent to the left and wide.

Louth launched an immediate response, Ryan Burns racing clear before sending his effort high and over the crossbar for a point.

A slow start to the second half before Ciaran Brady extends Cavan's lead to four in the 42nd minute.

Paul Matthews opens the scoring for Louth from range with the very first attack of the game.

Derry defender Chrissy McKaigue becomes the first player to pick up a yellow card in what is turning out to be a fiery battle.

Derry by three as we approach half-time.

No changes to the Armagh and Louth teams named in the match programme.

It's still all Derry in Tralee.

Two Shane McGuigan frees opens up a five-point lead, but Kerry just about stay in touch with a third Sean O'Shea point.

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Derry continue to to move the ball at pace through the heart of the Kerry defence, and it is reaping it's rewards.

Shane McGuigan knocks over his second point of the game as the Oak Leafers open up a three-point lead.

Shane McGuigan knocks Derry back in front with a trademark score.

The Oak Leafers are moving well in Tralee.

Sean O'Shea's close-range free puts Kerry ahead before Chrissy McKaigue's fine score from play at the other end levels matters.

Coming up fast at 18:00 GMT is the Division Two opener between Armagh and Louth which is live on the BBC iPlayer.

Kieran McGeeney hands out two league debuts with Peter McGrane named at left full-back and Oisin Conaty at left corner-forward. Conaty actually made his championship debut last summer.

Ger Brennan takes charge of Louth for the first time in the league and will look to captain, Sam Mulroy to inspire any an upset.

Rian O'Neill is not named in the Orchard panel and hasn't played since last year's All-Ireland quarter-final loss to Monaghan.

If he is included or there are any late changes we'll keep you updated.

Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Ciaran Higgins, Peter McGrane; Barry McCambridge, Greg McCabe, Aidan Forker (capt); Ben Crealey, Ciaran Mackin; Conor O'Neill, Rory Grugan, Joe McElroy; Stefan Campbell, Conor Turbitt, Oisín Conaty.

Louth: Niall McDonnell; Donal McKenny, Dermot Campbell, Peter Lynch; Craig Lennon, Anthony Williams, Ciaran Murphy; Conor Early, Tommy Dumin; Paul Matthews, Ciaran Keenan, Conor Grimes; Ryan Burns, Sam Mulroy (capt), Ciaran Downey.

It's a positive start for Derry in the rain of Tralee.

Fresh from his exploits for Glen last week, Conor Glass opens the scoring for Derry before Shane McGuigan sees an early free drop wide.

Sean O'Shea responds for Kerry.

Cavan maintain their lead to the interval as they go in 0-9 to 0-6 ahead. Paddy Lynch has hit four of their points which includes three frees.

Joe McQuillan gets us underway in Tralee. There is a strong wind blowing straight down the field, and it's the Ulster champions who will have it in their backs in the opening half.

In Tralee, for Derry’s first Division 1 game since 2015, Mickey Harte has named a Derry side that includes three players from Glen’s victorious All-Ireland winning side from last week.

Captain Conor Glass partners Brendan Rogers at midfield, while Young Player of the Year Ethan Doherty and Ciaran McFaul get starting berths I the half forward line.

Kerry meanwhile must plan without the services of both David and Paudie Clifford.

The Fossa stars have only recently re-joined up with the Kerry camp and are a few weeks away from returning to full match fitness.

They do possess a strong starting XV with Jason Foley, Gavin White and Sean O’Shea all included.

Kerry: S Ryan, G O’Sullivan, J Foley, D Casey, B O Beaglaoich, T O’Sullivan, G White, J O’Connor, S O’Brien, D Moynihan, D Geaney, C Burke, K Spillane, S O’Shea, M Burns.

Derry: O Lynch, C McCloskey, C McKaigue, D Baker, P McGrogan, G McKinless, C Doherty, C Glass, B Rogers, D Cassidy, C McFaul, N Loughlin, S McGuigan, P Cassidy.

Referee: J McQuillan (Cavan)