Loyal Workington Town RLFC fans make 'longest' trip to Cornwall RLFC

It has been said before that if Workington Town were playing on the moon, the team would turn up to find the fans were already there - and today won’t be any different.

Around 100 loyal Town supporters have made the 926-mile round trip from Workington to Penryn - which is the greatest distance a side has travelled for a league game in the mainland UK.

Cornwall have previously made the epic journey this season, travelling to the Fibrus Community Stadium when the side played Town at home.

Workington town supporter Neil Milligan takes a picture in his hoody at Lands End. (Image: Supplied)

It has been a case of planes, trains and automobiles over the past few days with fans travelling by air, bus and even campervan to support the town in their League One fixture.

The club have thanked the blue and white army who ‘never cease to amaze’ staff and players in their commitment to the club.

Workington Town director Graeme Peers said: “The Workington Town supporters never cease to amaze us, to travel the distance they do, every other week and the expense that comes with that is already amazing.

"But to take approximately 100 supporters to Cornwall is outstanding, the team, staff and board can't thank you enough.

“When the boys step out and see and hear their fans it makes them ever more determined to pay that commitment back with an equally committed performance on the park.

“That may not always guarantee a victory, but it does guarantee the players and coach have the respect of their supporters.

"We hope they all travel safely there, have a great time and safely travel back.”

Town fans begin the epic journey at the airport (Image: Supplied)

Scott Graham of the Derwent Park Supporters' Club is one of the die-hard fans who flew from Manchester to Cornwall this week to watch the side in their fixture.

He said: “This is the longest trip we’ve done following Town but it’s going to be a fantastic weekend with great friends. Up the Town!”

Workington Town will play Cornwall RLFC today, July 22 at the Memorial Ground in Cornwall with the game kicking off at 1pm.