Manchester United brought so many supporters to the DW Stadium that they occupied the whole of one side of it. As bad as United get, and as low as they fall, they keep on coming to watch.
Here, on a freezing cold Lancashire night, United’s support at least got a little of what their patience and their loyalty deserved. Erik ten Hag’s team were professional, diligent and occasionally expansive.
After their goalkeeper Andre Onana bailed them out in the third minute, they dominated their opponents from League One to the extent that they mustered more than 30 shots on goal.