Wrexham AFC supporters have been treated to fresh aerial perspectives of ongoing work at the SToK Cae Ras (Racecourse Ground), with new drone footage highlighting the progress of the Kop Stand redevelopment even in cold, wintry conditions.
The latest video, shared this week by Wrexham AFC Fanzone, shows clear movement on site with foundations, structural elements and ground preparation becoming more visible, evidence that the build is pushing forward as planned despite challenging weather.
The redevelopment, one of the most significant stadium projects in Wales, has captured the imagination of Wrexham’s vast and passionate fanbase.
Conceived to increase capacity and modernise facilities at the world’s oldest international football ground, the new stand is being overseen by McLaren Construction and designed by global architects Populous, who have already completed enabling work to prepare the ground for the main build this winter.
Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have remained heavily involved behind the scenes as both investors and public faces of the club’s transformation.
Their ongoing presence at matches and around the town has been linked with a surge in both local support and international interest in Wrexham’s ambitious journey from the lower tiers to the Championship and beyond.
Drone footage reveals Wrexham stadium progress despite winter conditions
The newly released footage offers supporters their most detailed look yet at the site ahead of the main construction phase in early 2026.
Sweeping views show the early framework and foundation works moving ahead steadily, even as temperatures drop and winter weather sweeps across North Wales.
The visible groundwork reflects months of preparatory work, including drainage installation and ground levelling, designed to ensure the stand’s long-term structural integrity.
Fans have also reignited discussions on the future naming of the new Kop Stand, with some suggesting commercial partnerships while others argue for names rooted in club heritage, a reminder of how personal the project feels to the Wrexham faithful.
The broader redevelopment is part of the Wrexham Gateway Partnership, a larger regeneration initiative involving local government, the Welsh Government and private investment to improve infrastructure and bring economic benefits to the region.
Recent funding from Apollo Sports Capital has injected fresh capital into the stadium project and underlined confidence in Wrexham’s long-term growth trajectory.
FGG Says
What these drone shots really show is momentum. In stadium construction, the earliest phases are often the most unglamorous, prone to weather delays and invisible to fans. Yet this footage tells a different story, one of steady, careful progress that will pay dividends when the structure rises in 2026.
Reynolds and McElhenney’s commitment goes beyond publicity; it is about building something durable for supporters and the town. If the project continues like this, SToK Cae Ras will become a testament to patience, vision and community belief.