Rotherham United have thanked everyone connected with Wycombe Wanderers for their support following the passing of a young Millers supporter.

Owen Jenkinson died on November 24 at the age of 17 following a three-and-a-half-year battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that appears in the bones or in the soft tissue around them.

His death occurred five days before United took on the Chairboys in South Yorkshire on November 29, with the match eventually finishing 1-1.

Ahead of kick-off, fans of both teams, along with each set of players, watched a tribute video for the teenager, which was played on one of the stadium’s big screens.

This was then followed by a minute of applause.

Wanderers’ director, interim chairman and board member Dan Rice, paid his respects by greeting the Jenkinson family ahead of kick-off.

A statement from Wycombe reads: “Sending all our love to Bill, Andrea and all of the Jenkinson family after an afternoon of beautiful tributes to Owen from everyone at Rotherham United.

“Wishing you every success with the #TeamJenko legacy in his memory.”

Rotherham said: “We'd like to say one final heartfelt thank you to everyone at Wycombe Wanderers for their support of #TeamJenko.

“From them reaching out to us first thing on Monday, to their Chairman joining us pitch side, where he offered his personal condolences to the family and the impeccable way in which they observed the tributes to Owen on the day.

“Saturday was much more than just another game and served as a poignant reminder of the collective strength of the football family.”

The two sides will next meet in the league on May 2 – the final day of the regular league season.