WREXHAM AFC has issued a statement regarding its concerns about 'persistent standing' at its home ground.

Attendances at the STok Cae Ras are at an all-time high these days with the club having climbed up to EFL League One over the last two seasons.

And while the Reds are enjoying some great times right now, the club has today issued a statement of some concern.

It has warned that it could 'face further action' should 'persistent standing' continue at its home ground.

As a football club, Wrexham AFC is granted a safety certificate by Wrexham County Borough Council and is monitored by the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA).

This certificate is essential to them being able to op

en the STōK Cae Ras at full capacity for matches.

The club says it has been contacted on the matter of persistent standing during matches.

Their statement on the matter adds: "If persistent standing is not stopped, we could face further action – including reduced capacity.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the STōK Cae Ras is a fully-seated stadium. There are no safe standing areas currently in place.

"Persistent standing inside the ground is not permitted anywhere in the stadium – this includes stairwells, exits, gangways and in the seating areas.

"The club faces further punishments if persistent standing continues, including the closure of blocks of seats or even entire stands.

"Persistent standing refers to where individuals stand in seated areas for prolonged periods of time, other than for short durations in play where it could be deemed unnatural to remain seated.

"As a football club, we must do all we can avoid the repercussions and wider impact persistent standing could have at the STōK Cae Ras and we know no supporters want to risk these enforcements.

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"We ask all supporters to help us to ensure persistent standing does not continue, and as a Club we will act as necessary where supporters are continuing to stand persistently through the match.

"All at Wrexham AFC is grateful for the loyal, proud and noisy support you provide to us at the STōK Cae Ras and do not wish for anybody to miss out on following this incredible journey we are on.

"We are dedicated to ensuring the STōK Cae Ras is a safe and enjoyable environment for all supporters, and we thank you for your understanding and support on this matter."