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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are going all out with a major new stand project for Wrexham AFC’s historic home ground.

The club’s incredible progress continues, now standing on the brink of the Championship play-offs after achieving three consecutive promotions.

For owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the next big goal is reaching the Premier League, following their remarkable journey from non-league football to the upper tiers of the English game.

By the time Wrexham eventually feature in top-flight football — which seems increasingly likely given their current momentum — the Racecourse Ground could have a completely new look.

The 10,500-capacity stadium, Wrexham’s home since 1864, currently remains three-sided after the old Kop end was demolished in 2023.

Construction work is now progressing rapidly on a new and modern 7,750-seat Kop stand, which is expected to cost up to £90 million (approximately ₹900 crore).

According to Mega Stadiums UK, this represents “a very substantial investment for a Championship club.”

However, Wrexham are far from a typical Championship outfit. Revenue generated from sponsorships, boosted by the success of the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary, combined with fresh investment from Apollo Sports Capital, has made such spending financially viable.

Additionally, the club has benefited from an £18 million grant from the Welsh Government. Wrexham’s local council stated that the funding would help preserve the “unique culture and heritage” of the Racecourse Ground “for generations to come.”

The new Kop stand also carries a touch of Premier League expertise, as renowned architectural firm Populous — the team behind the design of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — has been appointed to lead the project.

The proposed completion date for the new stand is spring 2027, meaning Wrexham could be competing in the Premier League with a three-sided ground if promotion is secured this season.

Nevertheless, the significant financial rewards that come with being a Premier League club would undoubtedly aid in covering the costs of the redevelopment.

Under Phil Parkinson’s management, Wrexham currently sit seventh in the Championship table, level on points with Southampton but just outside the play-off spots on goal difference.

Regardless of whether promotion comes this season or later, the future appears bright for both Wrexham AFC and their iconic Racecourse Ground.