New images reveal dramatic progress on Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham stadium overhaul

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham stadium vision takes huge step forward as new footage emerges

Wrexham’s ambitious plans to transform the Racecourse Ground have moved another step closer to reality after the club shared impressive new drone footage showcasing progress on the new Kop Stand.

The images and video, released across the club’s social media channels, provide supporters with the clearest view yet of the redevelopment project. The towering steel structure is now clearly visible above the stadium, underlining the scale of the work being carried out.

With construction advancing rapidly, the new stand is already becoming a dominant feature of the Racecourse Ground skyline. Wrexham accompanied the update with a simple message: “Progress continues on the Kop Stand.”

The redevelopment forms the centrepiece of a wider transformation project designed to modernise the historic venue and significantly increase its capacity. Once completed, the Racecourse Ground is expected to accommodate more than 18,000 supporters.

Work on the project began in 2025, and although initial timelines have shifted, co-owner Rob McElhenney has indicated that fans should be able to take their seats in the new stand for the beginning of the 2027/28 season. Revised plans have increased the stand’s capacity to approximately 7,750 seats, adding more than 2,000 places compared to the original proposal.

The latest aerial footage highlights the sheer scale of the development, with the outline of the two-tier stand now clearly taking shape. Upon completion, it will feature safe-standing sections, hospitality areas and enhanced accessibility facilities.

Designed by renowned architects Populous, the stand will celebrate Wrexham’s heritage through a red-brick exterior inspired by the area’s famous Ruabon brickworks. Plans also include the installation of the sister wheel from the Gresford Colliery as a tribute to the miners lost in the 1934 disaster, along with a statue honouring club icon Joey Jones.

The project is a key element of the broader Wrexham Gateway regeneration scheme, which aims to revitalise the area around the stadium and attract major events back to North Wales.

Speaking previously about the development, McElhenney stressed the importance of creating a venue capable of welcoming larger crowds and driving future growth. Reynolds also praised his fellow co-owner’s determination, joking that whenever someone tells McElhenney something is impossible, he becomes even more determined to make it happen.