Leitrim produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory to overcome London.
Leitrim overturned a 10-point half-time deficit to defeat London in a dramatic clash in Ruislip.
However, Barry McNulty inspired a long range shooting to surge to a 2-19 to 1-20 victory.
The Exiles were dominant throughout the opening period and looked in complete control by half-time, leading 1-14 to 1-04.
Early scores from Kristian Healy and Joe McGill set the tone, before Michael O’Reilly struck for a crucial London goal on nine minutes.
Although Fergal McLoughlin responded almost immediately with a Leitrim goal after good work from Tom Prior.
Indeed, London’s McGill influential in the first-half, landing multiple two-pointers and causing the Leitrim defence serious problems.
By the 32nd minute he had notched his third two-point effort, helping London to stretch their advantage into double figures.
Stephen Poacher’s side badly needed the interval and Ryan O’Rourke’s late free ensured the gap remained at ten at the whistle.
Second-half turn around
Leitrim introduced Barry McNulty who ignited the comeback with a two-pointer early in the second half. Moments later, Tom Prior rifled to the net to cut the deficit to six.
London attempted to steady themselves through scores from Ciaran Diver and Shay Rafter, but McNulty proved unstoppable from distance.
The sharpshooter repeatedly split the posts from outside the arc, racking up six two-pointers over the course of the half.
He still hasn't seen the inside of the dressing room.
Talk about a performance from @ManorGaa's Barry McNulty in Ruislip this afternoon.
0-12. 5 x 2p, 1 x 2pf
Reaction from the man himself & Steven Poacher coming up on @ShannonsideFM Sunday Sport pic.twitter.com/MyEFeCOOuW
— Darren Mulvey (@DarrenMulvey) February 15, 2026
Each long-range effort swung momentum further towards the visitors. Further points from Paul Honeyman and Riordan O’Rourke kept Leitrim in touch before McNulty’s fourth two-pointer edged them in front for the first time on 59 minutes.
The drama intensified late on. McNulty struck again from distance to push Leitrim two clear before London narrowed the margin to a single point.
In the closing stages, Leitrim held their nerve. McNulty’s sixth two-pointer proved decisive, stretching the lead once more, and despite a late free from Ciaran Diver, London could not find the equaliser.
From 10 down at the break to two ahead at the final whistle, it was a stunning turnaround from Leitrim.
Leitrim scoring a 2-19 to 1-20 victory.
