Historic Foundation: Established in October 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest professional football club in Wales and the third-oldest in the world.
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Stadium Legacy: The club's home ground, the Racecourse Ground, is recognized as the world's oldest international football stadium still in use.
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Hollywood Ownership: In 2021, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired Wrexham AFC, bringing significant media attention and investment to the club.
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Recent Promotions: Under the new ownership, Wrexham achieved back-to-back promotions, ascending from the National League to League One by the 2024–25 season.
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Record Welsh Cup Victories: Wrexham holds the record for the most Welsh Cup titles, having won the competition 23 times.
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Wrexham AFC Recent News

Wrexham AFC: Mid‑Season Turmoil and Transfer Interest Amid Championship Campaign

December 23, 2025

Wrexham AFC’s 2025–26 Championship campaign has entered a pivotal stage as the club faces off‑field developments that could shape its season. In recent weeks, Wrexham have found themselves in the spotlight not just for match results, but also for significant news both within the squad and surrounding the club’s broader ambitions.

On the pitch, the Red Dragons suffered a narrow 2–1 defeat in a derby clash with Swansea City. The match saw Wrexham take an early lead through an own goal before Swansea rallied to score late on, ending a long winless run against Wrexham and delivering a dramatic finish to the contest. This result left Wrexham aiming to regroup ahead of their next fixtures and maintain stability in the Championship standings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Off the field, winger James McClean has been handed a suspension following an incident that occurred during the Swansea game. The disciplinary action means McClean will miss several key matches, further complicating manager Phil Parkinson’s selection decisions at a crucial point in the season. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

In response to squad changes, Wrexham have strengthened by re‑introducing veteran forward Jay Rodriguez into their Championship roster. The former England international, fit again after an injury absence, has been added with immediate effect to provide experience and goal‑threat at a juncture when results can define a club’s season trajectory. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Transfer speculation has also emerged, with Wrexham reportedly rejecting interest from Rangers in winger Josh Windass. The Scottish side’s bid, aimed at securing a loan deal during the January transfer window, was turned down as Wrexham remain focused on retaining key performers during their Championship campaign. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Behind the scenes, Wrexham’s ownership structure continues to attract attention. The club recently welcomed Apollo Sports Capital as a minority investor, part of a broader strategy to bolster long‑term ambitions including stadium redevelopment and potential Premier League aspirations. This further financial backing aligns with ongoing regeneration efforts at the STōK Cae Ras and surrounding areas, as Wrexham’s profile grows both domestically and internationally. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Supporter engagement has remained strong, with community initiatives extending Wrexham’s influence beyond football. Recent club efforts have included festive outreach programs designed to spread goodwill among local residents, reinforcing the club’s community ethos during the holiday season. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

As the season progresses, Wrexham AFC sit locked in a competitive battle in the Championship. Their combination of veteran experience, transfer market maneuvering, and continued investment off the pitch highlights a club aiming to balance short‑term survival with long‑term growth. With January’s window and key fixtures ahead, the coming weeks promise to be defining for Wrexham’s 2025–26 campaign.

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History (from Wikipedia)

Wrexham Football Club have played at the Racecourse Ground since being formed in the local Turf Hotel public house in October 1864. However, Wrexham played their home games in the 1881–82 and 1882–83 seasons at the Recreation Ground in Rhosddu due to an increase in rent from the then owners, Wrexham Cricket Club, while also changing the name to Wrexham Athletic for one season. Before the club was formed the ground was mainly used for cricket and occasionally, horse racing.[6]

1952 saw the laying down of concrete terracing on the ever-popular Kop end, which is now the oldest part of the ground. Five years later was to see the largest ever attendance at the Racecourse when 34,445 people gathered to witness an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester United. On 30 September 1959, the Racecourse saw the switching-on of the newly installed floodlights.

After promotion to the old Second Division in 1978 the Border Stand was built, taking its name from the Border Breweries which owned the ground. This part of the ground is now known as the Eric Roberts Builders Stand, where visiting supporters are normally seated.

The latest addition to the ground was achieved in 1999 after Grant Aid from Sport Lot, the Welsh Development Agency and the Football Trust together with local sponsorship allowed for the construction of a new stand on the Mold Road side of the ground. The new structure was originally named the Pryce Griffiths Stand after the then chairman (but since renamed the Mold Road Stand after the then chairman sold the club to Alex Hamilton) has a capacity of 3,500 and also contains hospitality and conferencing facilities.

The development also saw the Paddock areas of the Sainsbury's Stand and the Eric Roberts Builders Stand become all-seated, bringing the current capacity up to 15,500 and thus allowing international football and rugby union to once again be played at the Racecourse.

In 2002 then Wrexham F.C. chairman William Pryce Griffiths secured a 125-year lease on the Racecourse with Wolverhampton Dudley Breweries for £750,000, and a peppercorn annual rent of £1. The club hosted TNS vs Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League qualifier in 2005.

On 26 June 2002, the freehold to the Racecourse Ground was acquired by Wrexham A.F.C. from Wolverhampton Dudley Breweries for £300,000. On the same day, the ownership of the freehold was transferred by the chairman, Alex Hamilton, from Wrexham A.F.C. to another of his companies, Damens Ltd, for a nominal fee. After this controversial change in ownership, the 125-year lease on the Racecourse held by Wrexham F.C. was renegotiated. The new lease stated that Damens Ltd could evict Wrexham F.C. from the Racecourse Ground upon 12 months' notice and payment of £1,000,000. The new lease also saw the club's annual rent increase from £1 to £30,000. In 2004 Wrexham F.C. was given a years' notice to quit the ground;[7] this triggered a furious reaction from fans – in a legal case running through to March 2006 the High Court ruled that the ownership of the freehold of the ground had been improperly transferred, and ownership of the ground reverted to the clubs' then-administrators (the club having gone into administration in December 2004 with debts of £2,600,000).

On 19 May 2014, work began at the Racecourse;[8] this included a new pitch and sprinkler system, and changing rooms for players and officials. The medical and treatment facilities were also upgraded, together with improved seating for disabled supporters, better floodlighting and removal of cambers at the ‘Kop’ end of the ground. The results mean the stadium has been reclassified to Category 3 level, meaning it is able to host international football matches.[9]

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