Wrexham stadium expansion update as architects ‘plan to create a real cauldron’ for new 5,500 capacity stand
Wrexham stadium expansion update as architects ‘plan to create a real cauldron’ for new 5,500 capacity stand
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ARCHITECTS behind Wrexham’s stadium expansion are planning to “create a real cauldron” as work continues on a new 5,500-capacity stand. Welsh side Wrexham have gone from strength to strength under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
![[The architects behind Wrexham's stadium expansion have given a new update]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ai-program-midjourney-visualises-wrexhams-899607097_98aa98.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
After starting off in the National League, they now sit third in League One and are dreaming of another successive promotion – this time to the Championship. But as Wrexham climb the rankings, they are also looking to grow their stadium at the same time.
![[Work is currently underway on the new 5,500-seater Kop stand]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ai-program-midjourney-visualises-wrexhams-899607080.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The Racecourse Ground is the world’s oldest international stadium after hosting Wales’ first-ever game in 1877. And it currently holds 12,000 fans as the club builds a new 5,500 stand for their Kop end. Once completed, it will replace a temporary stand holding 2,000 supporters and will take the Racecourse Ground’s capacity to 15,000.
![[Plans are also afoot to eventually expand the Racecourse Ground to 55,000 seats]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ai-program-midjourney-visualises-wrexhams-899607089.jpg?strip=all&w=700)
Plans are already afoot though to grow the arena into a 55,000 seater behemoth, dwarfing current Premier League stadiums including Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. Now, the architects behind Wembley Stadium, Tottenham’s £1billion home and the Las Vegas Sphere have lifted the lid on what the atmosphere will be like once the new Kop stand is in place.
![[Wrexham are hoping to achieve promotion to the Championship this season]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ai-program-midjourney-visualises-wrexhams-899607103.jpg?strip=all&w=890)
Populous’ global director Declan Sharkey revealed it will “create a real cauldron” at the Racecourse Ground, enabling Wrexham fans to truly show off their support. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. But the creation of the stand will also allow the club to easily continue adding and building more room as they continue to make strides.
![[Wrexham's stadium currently holds 12,000 with a temporary stand]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/general-view-inside-stadium-prior-967341025.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
