Fresh drone footage has shown a new milestone in the redevelopment of the Kop Stand at Wrexham AFC, with the long-awaited slipform pour now officially under way at the club’s historic Stok Cae Ras home.
The update, published on February 13 by Wrexham AFC Fanzone on YouTube, shows construction crews beginning the continuous concrete process that will see the lift shafts of the new stand steadily rise into the skyline.
After months of groundwork, including site clearance, soil stabilisation, piling, steel reinforcement and base slab installation, the structure is finally emerging above ground level.
In fitting Welsh fashion, the first stages of the slipform began in torrential rain, creating difficult filming conditions but underlining a key moment in the transformation of the stadium during the ownership era of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Structure now rising at Stok Cae Ras
The slipform method allows concrete to be poured continuously, enabling vertical elements such as lift shafts to climb upwards without interruption.
As shown in the drone footage, the initial stages are now complete, meaning the Kop will begin to change the appearance of the stadium on a near daily basis.
For supporters, this is the moment the redevelopment starts to feel tangible. What had previously been months of invisible but essential sub-structure work has now progressed into visible construction, with the stand’s core framework beginning to take shape.
The Kop rebuild is a central pillar of the wider stadium expansion plans that aim to increase overall capacity and modernise facilities, reinforcing Wrexham’s ambitions on and off the pitch.
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While the Kop is being rebuilt, SToK Cae Ras prepares to host Premier League giants Chelsea in a highly anticipated FA Fifth Round clash on March 7.
This tie has sparked massive excitement, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrating the draw after it was made.
This will bring more attention to the stadium despite the Kop being scheduled for completion during the 2026-27 season, eventually boosting stadium capacity to 18,000.
FGG Says
It is symbolic for fans of Wrexham seeing the Kop physically rise from the ground, as it marks a psychological shift in the redevelopment journey. Foundations are important, but steel and concrete climbing into the sky is what convinces supporters that change is truly happening.
The completion of Wrexham’s Kop Stand will add more energy to their promotion bid, as fans will feel more connected with the owners, which will translate to their support during games.