I really got my money back! Fans traveled 900 kilometers to witness the team s 0-7 defeat, and the players paid compensation out of their own pockets

In a match in the Southern Division of the English National League, Eastbourne lost 0-7 away to Torquay United. Fans traveled 600 miles (965.6 kilometers) to witness the team's disastrous defeat. After the game, the Eastbourne club issued a statement promising to compensate the Expedition fans for this "unacceptable" performance, which would be paid out of their own pockets by the team's players.

The Eastbourne club wrote in a statement: "In view of this unacceptable result, Eastbourne players will reimburse the ticket costs of this game for all expedition fans. The club has contacted the fans organization to obtain a list of fans present, and subsequent specific matters will be communicated directly by both parties and notified separately."

It is reported that a total of 45 fans went to the away game to watch this game. As a result, Eastbourne fell behind by four goals in the first half. After this game, Eastbourne only achieved two wins in 18 games and fell to 23rd in the standings. Last season, the team was still competing for the championship and finished third, but unfortunately lost in the promotion play-offs.

Eastbourne head coach Widdlington said: "Shame is the most direct feeling I have now. But I never apologize to the fans, because they are our supporters. I know their efforts, and what I want to say is that they will be compensated. The team's performance is unacceptable and completely ruined the fans' weekend."