A party bus carrying supporters of Sheffield Wednesday made a stop in Abingdon today on their way to the match against Oxford United.

These Wednesday fans have stopped here on the last three meetings between the sides, and Abingdon is becoming a familiar break in the journey.

Today’s visit came on a sobering day. Both clubs face relegation this season — though for Oxford, confirmation came only shortly before kick-off. For Wednesday, the campaign began with an 18-point deduction, leaving them among a few sides in English football history to finish on zero or a negative points total.

Yet you wouldn’t have guessed that from the group in town. The Wednesday supporters were colourful, polite, and in full voice, chanting as they gathered. They travel long distances, take up their club’s ticket allocations, and keep singing throughout.