Work has started on the upper tier at The Racecourse. Credit: Roberts and Daughter
Wrexham supporters have been given their clearest look yet at how the town’s skyline is changing after fresh drone footage showed the scale of the new Kop Stand rising above the Racecourse Ground. The images, released this week, highlight the rapid progress being made on the club’s £70m redevelopment project at Wales’ oldest international football stadium.
The latest update offers a striking reminder of how much has changed around the Racecourse in a relatively short period. What was once an empty space behind the goal is now becoming one of the most prominent structures in the area.
For supporters following the club’s rise through the divisions under Phil Parkinson, the development represents another visible sign of Wrexham’s continued growth on and off the pitch.
The Racecourse skyline is starting to look very different
Drone footage shared by the club shows the steel framework of the new Kop Stand now towering above the existing stadium.
The scale of the structure is becoming increasingly clear. Supporters approaching the ground can now see how dramatically the skyline around the Racecourse is changing as construction continues.
For years, the vacant Kop end left a noticeable gap in one of the most recognisable views in Wrexham. The new stand is now beginning to dominate that view, offering supporters a tangible glimpse of what the completed stadium will look like.
The redevelopment forms the centrepiece of a wider transformation at the stadium. Supporters interested in the history and evolution of the venue can see how the project fits into the broader story of the Racecourse Ground.
The new Kop has become the centrepiece of Wrexham’s transformation
The stand is expected to play a major role in increasing the stadium’s capacity and improving the matchday experience for supporters. It will also include hospitality facilities, accessible seating and safe-standing areas.
There is also a strong focus on local heritage. Plans include a red-brick exterior inspired by Ruabon brickwork, alongside tributes to the Gresford mining disaster and club legend Joey Jones.
The significance of the project extends beyond additional seats. As explored in this look at the new Kop Stand, the redevelopment is closely linked to the club’s long-term ambitions and the wider regeneration of the surrounding area.
It comes at a time when Wrexham are preparing for another Championship campaign, with supporters already looking ahead to how the club can build on last season’s progress in the Championship table.
Reynolds and McElhenney’s vision is becoming reality
The new drone footage offers perhaps the clearest visual evidence yet of the vision outlined by co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney since their takeover of the club.
“It is going to be ready for the start of the 2027/28 season.
It is going to be open for business, and that means butts in seats.”
Those were McElhenney’s words when discussing the project timeline, with the club continuing to work towards that target.
“This man makes things happen. If you tell Rob something is impossible, you watch his pupils suddenly dilate and something happens internally.”
That was Reynolds’ assessment of his fellow co-chairman’s determination to deliver major projects.
The development also arrives as interest in the club continues to grow through initiatives such as Welcome to Wrexham season five, while the influence of the club’s ownership was recently recognised when the Time100 sports list included a Wrexham co-chairman.
For now, the most obvious sign of Wrexham’s progress is visible above the Racecourse itself. The latest images show a stand that is no longer simply a set of plans, but a structure that is beginning to reshape the skyline of the town it will serve for generations to come.
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