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Racecourse Ground has been a League ground
for 90 seasons;
from July 1st, 2023 to
the current day
,
from July 1st, 1921 to
June 30th, 2008
.
Racecourse Ground was the 126th
ground
to be used for a League game.
Year opened 1872
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| GROUND HISTORY adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds" |
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| This large venue had been in use for horse racing since 1807 and cricket took place for many years prior to the formation of a football team in 1872. Initially the cricketing area was used for football, the Wales v. Scotland International match being played here in 1877, and it was not until 1902 that the area now known as the Racecourse Ground was established.
The pitch was surrounded by an oval cycle track and the facilities included a stand on the south side and banking around the remainder of the ground whilst the players changed in the adjacent Turf Hotel. Wrexham FC joined the Football League in 1921 and subsequent improvements made during this decade included the erection of a cover over the west end whilst, prior to WWII, the north side was covered and a stand constructed in the south west corner.
Modest post-war improvements included the installation of concrete terracing at the east end before the record attendance of 34,445 was set at the FA Cup 4th Round tie v. Manchester United (0-5) on January 26th, 1957. In 1962 a bizarre 700 seat stand, consisting of a redundant balcony and associated steelwork from the local Majestic Cinema was erected at the east end but only lasted for sixteen years before suffering demolition.
The 1970s saw considerable alterations with the building of a 2,750 seat two-tier stand on the north side, a similar 2,250 seat construction at the west end and, in 1980, roofing over the east end. Seats were subsequently installed on the remaining terracing on the north side and at the west end before a new all seat stand was opened on the south side in 2000, giving a capacity of 15,500 with 10,500 seats at the start of the 2007/8 season. The pitch size was 111 x 71 yards.
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GROUND DETAILS adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide" |
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| Ground address: Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH |
| Main phone number: 01978 262 129 |
| Ticket prices: Admission
Adults Ł18, Over 60's/Under 21's Ł12, Over 80's/Under 16's Ł5, Under 11's Ł2
Programme Ł2.00 |
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| If driving to ground: From The North:
Take the M6 to Junction 20A on to the the M65 for North Wales/ Chester then at Junction 15 take the exit for Chester/ Wrexham then continue on to the A55 and at Junction 38 take the A483 towards Wrexham (this is the Wrexham by-pass). Leave the A483 at Junction 15 on to the A541 Mold Road. At the roundabout take the first exit on to Mold Road then go straight through the next roundabout and the ground is 200 yards from this junction on the left.
From The South:
Take the M54 from the M6 (Junction 10A Northbound). Follow the M54 to the end of the motorway and join the A5 towards Shrewsbury. Continue on the A5 past Shrewsbury and Oswestry and then join the A483 towards Wrexham. Stay on the A483 as you reach Wrexham (this is the Wrexham by-pass). Leave the A483 at Junction 15 on to the A541 Mold Road. At the roundabout take the first exit on to Mold Road then go straight through the next roundabout and the ground is 200 yards from this junction on the left. There is also parking available at the nearby Glyndwr University (Ł3) or NEWI on the Plas Coch Retail Park which cost Ł2
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| If using Public Transport: Wrexham Railway station is located next to the ground and is a one minute walk |
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