Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's vision for a transformed Racecourse Ground has taken another major step forward. Wrexham released striking new footage showing the huge scale of the club's new Kop Stand.
Drone Footage Reveals Progress
Drone images and video published by Wrexham on social media have given supporters their clearest look yet at the progress being made on the ambitious redevelopment. The steel framework now towers above the existing stadium.
The latest footage highlights just how significant the project will be once complete. The new stand already begins to dominate the skyline around the Racecourse Ground. Wrexham posted the update with the simple message: "Progress continues on the Kop Stand."
Scale of the Project
The stand forms the centrepiece of a wider stadium transformation worth around £70 million. It is expected to help increase the Racecourse Ground's capacity beyond 18,000. Construction work began in 2025, and co-chairman McElhenney has confirmed supporters should be sitting in the stand for the start of the 2027/28 campaign.
The revamped Kop is expected to hold around 7,750 supporters after revised plans increased the original capacity by more than 2,000 seats. The latest footage shows the sheer scale of the build, with huge steel supports now in place and the outline of the stand clearly visible as work continues at pace.
Design and Features
Once completed, the two-tier structure will feature safe-standing areas, hospitality facilities and accessible seating, helping modernise Wales' oldest international football stadium. Designed by architects Populous, the stand has been created with a strong nod to Wrexham's heritage. Plans include a red-brick exterior inspired by the famous Ruabon brickwork associated with the area.
The development will also incorporate the sister wheel from the Gresford Colliery as a tribute to the miners who died in the 1934 disaster, while a statue of club legend Joey Jones is also planned.
Wider Regeneration
The project forms a key part of the wider Wrexham Gateway scheme, which aims to regenerate the area surrounding the stadium and bring major events back to north Wales. The overall redevelopment is expected to cost around $95 million (approximately £70 million), with support from the Welsh Government helping the Racecourse Ground move towards UEFA Category 4 status. That would potentially allow the venue to host major international fixtures once again in the future.
Quotes from Owners
Speaking previously about the project timeline, McElhenney said: "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." Reynolds added: "This man makes things happen. If you tell Rob something is impossible, you watch his pupils suddenly dilate and something happens internally."
