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Wrexham AFC

Ground Name: Racecourse Ground

Capacity: 15,500 (Seats 10,500)

Address: Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AH

Telephone No: 01978 262129

Fax No: 01952 640021

Pitch Size: 111 x 74 yards

Team Nickname: The Dragons

Club Founded: 1864

Year Ground Opened: 1872

Home Kit Colours: Red & White

Official Web Site: http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk

Fans Forum Web Site: http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/FansHome

What's The Ground Like?

Mold Road Stand:

An all seater stand with disabled facilities; a bar licensed to sell alcohol on match days; and corporate sponsorship boxes. There is a television gantry and commentary facilities. It was built for the start of the 1999 season and is a modern facility throughout.

Eric Roberts (Builders) Stand:

This is an all-seater, fully covered stand. Situated behind the goal, this stand seats 3,800 spectators and provides supporters with an excellent view close to the heart of the action on the pitch.

Yale Stand:

The main stand is an all seater, fully covered facility. The two tiers which make up the stand provide a capacity of 4,200. There are also hospitality facilities in the stand in the form of the ever popular Centenary Club, which provides spectators with the opportunity to wine and dine on match days before taking up their seats in the Executive Box.

The Kop:

This is currently the oldest part of the stadium and the only non-seated area of the Racecourse. Although currently not in use as development work begins, it did house up to 4,900 home supporters and was known to be the most vocal part of the ground.

Where to Drink?

There is a bar located in the Mold Road Stand, although alcohol is not allowed within sight of the playing surface. Food and drink are available from the many concession booths placed around the ground.

Where to Eat?

Food and drink are available from the many concession booths placed around the ground.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

Take the A483 from Chester or Oswestry to Wrexham. Exit at the 'Mold' junction and then follow the signs for 'Town Centre'. The Racecourse will come quickly into view.

Nearest Train Station

Wrexham General station is located directly next to the ground.

Admission Prices 2012/13:

Adult: £18.00

Over 60/Under 21's: £12

Over 80/Under 16's: £5

Under 11's: £2

Record Attendance

34,445 vs Manchester United

26January 1956

April 28th 2007

Highest Victory

10-1 v Hartlepool United (03/03/1962)

Other Places of Interest

The Arc Sculpture

Saint Giles Church Gate

Elihu Yale's Tomb