Oxford United fans have been saluted for their support after matchday vendors sold out of 12th Man wristbands.

All 1,200 bands available at the Kassam Stadium were bought before the U’s clash with Barrow on Saturday – bringing the total sold in a week to an estimated 2,800.

Every penny will go to the 12th Man fund, which raises cash for manager Chris Wilder to spend on new players.

Only a handful of the yellow wristbands, which cost a suggested minimum donation of £1, are now available for fans to buy at selected outlets.

Oxford United chairman Kelvin Thomas said: “It’s a fantastic campaign and something that the fans have grabbed hold of and are enjoying.

“This is a great bit of fun. Everyone involved has worked tremendously hard to try and make it a success and help the team and the club.

“I’m impressed with the fans and the way they’ve got behind the campaign.

“I hope the 12th man continues and the fact of what we did in getting Cooky (Jamie Cook) shows it has great value.”

All vendors around the Kassam Stadium sold out about 15 minutes before kick-off.

Hundreds more wristbands have been snapped up by supporters at the club shop, the nearby Priory pub and at shops and businesses around the county. Vendor Sue Trafford had a bucket full of change after selling all her 250 bands before the match started.

She said: “Everyone was talking about the wristbands and there is a buzz about this whole campaign.

“I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of some fans – many gave £5 notes and told me to keep the change.”

John Gould, of fans group OxVox, whose idea it was to sell the wristbands, said: “We knew Oxford United fans would support this is the same generous way they have supported the other 12th Man events.

“But on Saturday they exceeded our expectations.

“We hope they feel as proud wearing the wristbands as we are in being involved in such a unique initiative.”

The 12th Man campaign was launched in July.

In September, Oxford United bought back former player Jamie Cook from Crawley for £5,000 in a transfer wholly funded by the 12th Man project.

The Oxford Mail launched the 12th Man wristbands a week ago.

A total of 3,000 have been produced and all the money from sales will go to the fund.

An estimated 3,750 12th Man campaign badges have also been sold.