da bet nacional： Wrexham fans have stormed the STok Cae Ras pitch following their promotion to League One despite the club telling them not to.

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Wrexham warn about pitch invasionPromoted to League OneFans storm pitchWHAT HAPPENED?

The Red Dragons fanbase flooded onto the pitch following the emphatic 6-0 win against Forest Green Rovers, which secured promotion to League One. It is the first time across their 159-year history that they have been promoted in back-to-back seasons.

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Keeping in mind the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies such significant moments, Wrexham emphasised the importance of maintaining decorum. A club statement expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support throughout the season, acknowledging their pivotal role in motivating Phil Parkinson's squad during their first campaign in the EFL since 2008. However, it also issued a gentle reminder to supporters of the necessity to preserve the integrity of the pitch, considering the remaining home game against Stockport scheduled at STok Cae Ras.

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A statement from the club read: "All at Wrexham AFC, including players and staff, are beyond grateful for your fantastic support over the course of the season, both home and away, that has spurred Phil Parkinson and his side on in our first campaign in the EFL since 2008.

"Should results go our way this weekend, there is a possibility that the Club could gain promotion against Forest Green Rovers at the STōK Cae Ras. The Club wishes to remind supporters that it is crucial the pitch is kept to its usual high standards, given we still have a home game on the final day of the season. With that in mind, we wish to remind supporters about the implications of any potential pitch invasions, at any point, during the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign.

"At the end of last season, some clubs witnessed unsavoury and unwelcome scenes with a small minority of people entering the field of play whilst other fans took to the pitch in a celebratory mood. It is a criminal offence to enter the pitch and the real-life consequences for these actions have been felt by many with some fans receiving criminal records which can impact employment, education prospects and international travel.

"Pitch incursions are dangerous and anyone who does encroach onto the playing surface will risk strong sanctions that could include a ban from attending matches here at the STōK Cae Ras and across the country, as well as facing possible police action. It is not only yourself that can be disciplined, as the club itself could face sanctions as a result. We ask supporters to respect that the pitch is for players and the stands are for spectators, and to avoid any unnecessary disruption at such a crucial point of the season in our battle for promotion."