The Racecourse Ground is poised for its most ambitious facelift in decades after Wrexham lodged plans to raise capacity from 12,400 to 18,500 by 2027. Centre‑piece is a new all‑seater Kop with safe‑standing rails, taking the famous end from 1,800 to 5,500 and resurrecting the roar that once rattled visiting keepers. Architects AFL propose a phased build that avoids displacing supporters: temporary seating this summer adds 1,200 spots, then next June the old terrace will be demolished for a single‑tier structure crowned by a translucent roof that traps noise. Concourse upgrades bring extra food outlets, wheelchair platforms and a heritage museum spanning the club’s 1864 origins to Hollywood present.
Green tech looms large. The roof will host 1,200 solar panels producing 400 MWh annually, trimming energy bills by 35 percent, and rainwater tanks will irrigate the pitch and nearby community fields. Funding blends a £10 million equity injection, a £5 million Football Foundation grant and a fan bond scheme that offers supporters modest returns and a name etched on concourse walls. Planning has been fast‑tracked by the council, citing economic uplift for north‑east Wales, while contractors promise local apprenticeships.
By Championship kickoff Wrexham hope to welcome 2,000 extra fans per game, tangible proof demand is rising in lock‑step with results.
