UNITED fans look set to ditch a season-long boycott of the Checkatrade Trophy by getting behind the Yellows at Wembley next month.

The competition has seen some of the lowest attendances in recent history – including the smallest ever crowd for an Oxford v Swindon game – as fans protested against the inclusion of under-23 Premier League and Championship teams.

But after the U’s booked their place in the final with a dramatic 3-2 win over Luton Town on Wednesday, the majority of fans confirmed they would be on the road to Wembley.

The club’s supporters’ Trust OxVox re-affirmed its strong stance against the inclusion of ‘B Teams’ in the competitions but said the players deserved the fans’ support when they faced Coventry at the beginning of next month.

Vice-chairman Simon Bradbury said: “We are delighted for the players, management, and owners on reaching the final.

“We understand our fans will make their own choice on whether to attend but we are sure lots of United fans will go to show our pride and appreciation to the players who have represented the club this season – they deserve that.”

Mr Bradbury added that OxVox had made clear its view the tournament should only be for League One and League Two ahead of a decision on next year’s tournament.

More than 34,000 Oxford United fans travelled to the home of football in April last year to see the U’s lose the JPT final 3-2 against an impressive Barnsley side.

While initial estimates suggest fewer fans will make the trip this season and some have taken to social media to back the boycott, a strong attendance is still expected.

Fans have boycotted the competition all season but now it seems many feel the point has been made and it’s now time to get behind the team.

An Oxford Mail poll yesterday revealed 84 per cent of fans would be heading to the final on Sunday, April 2.

Billy Meechan, from Headington, said: “It’s the Yellows at Wembley. I wouldn’t care if it was an U21 side going, I’d be there supporting.”

U’s fan Joanne Tutton said: “Like most fans, I have supported the B team boycott as I don’t agree with the format of this trophy, but we’ve made our point and now it’s time to support the lads.

“I know a lot of people still won’t go but I don’t see how staying away from the final would benefit the team who’ve worked hard to get there and deserve our support.

“I’m looking forward to another day out at Wembley.”