WREXHAM fans are flocking to sign a petition demanding that the Welsh Government allows fans in the Racecourse before the end of this football season.

The petition, launched by Plaid Cymru locally, has already been signed by hundreds of Reds fans.

It comes after a Welsh Government announcement on Tuesday about a series of pilot events for spectators did not include any of Wrexham AFC's remaining fixtures, despite fans allowed in to both Newport County and Swansea City's respective home play-off fixtures.

The petition states: "We, the undersigned, call on the Welsh Government to allow fans into the Racecourse on May 18 for the game v Notts County.

"Other football games involving Swansea and Newport County are being permitted to admit fans as well as other open-air events - all South of the M4 - as part of the unlocking, so why not one in the north?"

Plaid Cymru's Wrexham councillor, Carrie Harper, organised the petition.

She said: "All we want is a bit of fair play for the north - the Welsh Government has announced these pilots for open-air events, which is very welcome, but they're all south of the M4.

"Why on earth are we still having to battle for a bit of chwarae teg (fairness) and to allow at least some Wrexham fans to watch their team before the end of the season?

Cllr Harper added: "We have two local Labour MSs as ministers in this government and it's very disappointing that they didn't make the case for the north in this list of events.

"So it looks like we'll have to keep the pressure up and try to make sure fans up here get a chance to see our team before the season's end. I'd urge all fans to sign our petition so that we can show the strength of feeling here to get fans back into the Racecourse before the end of the season."

Wrexham's Senedd Member, Lesley Griffiths, said she will do "all I can" to make sure fans are allowed in the Racecourse if Wrexham reach the play-offs and has discussed the matter with Wales' First Minister, Mark Drakeford.

A Welsh Government spokesperson said: "The selection of events to be included in the proposed pilot programme was made on the basis of discussion with venues, local authorities and event organisers, seeking spread across types of event and locations across Wales.

"Managing a safe and successful test events programme will hopefully allow larger gatherings back to stadia, theatres and other venues in Wales.”

The petition is available to sign at - https://www.wrexhamplaid.cymru/let_fans_into_racecourse"