Wrexham begins construction of new Kop stand at Racecourse
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Wrexham is advancing its new Kop stand development at the Racecourse, projected to be fully operational by next season. The £70 million project will add 7,500 seats, increasing the ground's capacity to over 18,000. Following several promotions under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the club aims for Premier League readiness. Chief strategy officer Aidan Miller emphasized the importance of proactive development as Wrexham prepares for higher competition levels. Significant upgrades are also happening at other club facilities, including the women’s team base and academy site.
- •Kop stand development costs £70 million.
- •Stand to add 7,500 seats, enhancing capacity to over 18,000.
- •Project aimed for completion by start of next season.
- •Wrexham aims for Premier League status under current ownership.
- •Upgrades also occurring at women's team base and academy.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham's Kop: The project matching the club's rise
- 5:25 AMBBC Sport — Wrexham's Kop: The project matching the club's rise
"Wrexham's new Kop stand a signal of their ambition to keep climbing from the Championship to the Premier League.
"Wrexham's new Kop stand a signal of their ambition to keep climbing from the Championship to the Premier League.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 5:25 AMWrexham's Kop: The project matching the club's rise
Wrexham's new Kop stand a signal of their ambition to keep climbing from the Championship to the Premier League.
- BBC SportOct 7, 2026, 5:25 AMWrexham's Kop: The project matching the club's rise
Wrexham's new Kop stand a signal of their ambition to keep climbing from the Championship to the Premier League.
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