A group of veteran tenants in Wrexham have watched a match at the Racecourse through the Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds cost of living ticket scheme. 

First Choice Housing Association (FCHA) provides specialist accommodation for people with disabilities and now provides supported housing for veterans.

The association took to social media to thank Wrexham AFC, for providing tickets for FCHA veteran tenants in Wrexham to see their local team play over the weekend.

The association added: "Thank you Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds for launching #RacecourseLive to give opportunities like this to local fans!"

Racecourse Live is a scheme that was launched in July of last year by the club’s co-chairmen to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis to be able to watch games.

When season tickets were put on general sale, a conscious decision was made to ‘reserve’ 200 tickets for each League game in the Wrexham Lager Stand, to ensure that Wrexham AFC remains accessible to all.

‘Racecourse Live’ is the club’s CSR initiative for the 2022/23, as the club looks to continue growing the fanbase rather than capitalise on the short-term financial return of over £70,000 that could have been achieved by selling the 200 seats as season tickets or on a matchday.

Applications for the tickets are welcomed from individuals or groups on the application forms. Tickets will be allocated in pairs or multiples of two. The aspiration is that over 3,400 different people will take advantage of the offer.

The club would encourage applications from any group, including junior teams, school classes, youth organisations, university students and those who could not otherwise afford to attend. There will be no requirement to justify eligibility from individuals.

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As part of Racecourse Live, the club will provide an allocation of the available tickets to the local police and specialist council services. The tickets will be used to encourage a change of behaviours and to rehabilitate individuals back into the Wrexham AFC family.

Co-Chairmen Rob and Ryan said: “The community is as important as the club, and this is our contribution towards making sure they are inextricably linked. We want to ensure that the growth of the fanbase isn’t impacted by accessibility when we can do something about it, hence our commitment to Racecourse Live.

“We hope Racecourse Live makes a positive difference in the community of Wrexham.”