Wrexham are one of Wales’ oldest football clubs and play at the Racecourse Ground, one of the world’s oldest international football venues still in use. The club’s recent rise from the National League through the EFL has brought global attention, while local support and Welsh identity remain central to the club. Wrexham continue in the Championship for 2026/27.
STōK Cae Ras, still widely known as the Racecourse Ground, is one of the most historic football stadiums in Britain and the world's oldest international football stadium still in use. It sits close to Wrexham city centre and Wrexham General station, giving it a very traditional town-centre football feel. The ground has been changing rapidly during Wrexham's rise through the leagues, but it retains a strong old-ground identity.
The main occupied stands are the Wrexham Lager Stand, Macron Stand and STōK Cold Brew Coffee Stand, while the historic Kop end has been subject to major redevelopment plans after the old terrace was demolished. The Wrexham Lager Stand is the usual away side of the ground, while home atmosphere is strongest around the more vocal home sections and the areas closest to the temporary or redeveloped Kop side. Ongoing redevelopment means capacity, routes and facilities can change more than at most Championship grounds, so the latest club guidance is especially important here.
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Away supporters are housed in the Wrexham Lager Stand. Wrexham's first-time fan guide states that all away supporters enter the ground from Gates 1 to 4, situated at the Wrexham Lager Stand, and that alcohol is served outside the away end at the ground. Recent away supporter guide material identifies away turnstiles 1 to 4, with away seating in upper sections Y1 to Y3 and lower sections LY1 to LY3, including the away accessible platform in LY1.
The allocation can vary depending on fixture, demand and redevelopment restrictions, but the Wrexham Lager Stand is the established visiting supporters' area. Away fans should follow the club's latest match-specific guide because redevelopment work around the Racecourse can affect pedestrian routes, entrances, exits and the surrounding stadium footprint.
Use the M56 or A483 towards Wrexham, then follow signs for the town centre and Racecourse Ground. The stadium sits close to the A483 and Wrexham General station, making it fairly straightforward to find. Matchday traffic builds around Mold Road, so choose a car park before arriving at the stadium side of town.
Use the A483 northbound from Oswestry, Shrewsbury or the mid-Wales side, then leave for Wrexham town centre and the Racecourse Ground. The A483 brings you close to the stadium, but the final junctions and Mold Road area can be busy. Use town-centre or official matchday parking where available.
Use the M53, A55 or A483 approaches from Chester and north-west England, then follow signs into Wrexham and towards the Racecourse. The route is clear, but Chester/Wrexham traffic can be slow at peak times. Follow car park directions rather than driving right to the turnstiles.
Use the A55 and A483 routes towards Wrexham, or local roads from north Wales depending on your starting point. Once close, follow signs for the Racecourse Ground and town-centre parking. The stadium is central and accessible, but parking around Mold Road is limited on matchdays.
Wrexham General is the correct station for the Racecourse Ground and sits right beside the stadium. It is the best rail option for almost all supporters, with the ground visible from the station area. Services connect with Chester, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, North Wales and the wider national network.
From the north and north-west, change at Chester where required. From the south or Midlands, routes via Shrewsbury or Birmingham can be useful. After the match, the station is very convenient but will be busy, so check return times in advance.
Wrexham Central is another town-centre station, useful for local Borderlands line services from Bidston and the Wirral side. It is further from the stadium than Wrexham General but still walkable, normally around 15 minutes.
Use it if your route comes naturally via the Borderlands line. For most away supporters and long-distance rail travellers, Wrexham General is the better final station.
From Wrexham General, the Racecourse Ground is immediately nearby. Leave the station and follow signs or the crowd to the stadium; the walk is only a few minutes depending on your entrance. It is one of the most convenient rail-to-ground walks in the division, but the station area will be busy after the match.
From Wrexham Central, walk north-west through the town centre towards Mold Road and the Racecourse Ground. The walk usually takes around 10 to 15 minutes. It is useful for Borderlands line passengers, but Wrexham General is closer and better for most long-distance supporters.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is one of the best airports for Wrexham. Use the airport bus to Liverpool South Parkway or Liverpool city centre, then connect by rail towards Chester and Wrexham General. From Wrexham General, the Racecourse Ground is only a short walk.
A taxi or pre-booked transfer from the airport to Wrexham is also realistic for groups, especially for late arrivals. By public transport, expect at least one change, usually via Chester.
Manchester Airport is also very viable for Wrexham because of its larger route network and rail links. Travel from the airport by train towards Manchester Piccadilly, Chester or Crewe depending on timetable, then connect to Wrexham General.
It can be a longer rail journey than Liverpool, but often gives more flight options. From Wrexham General, the stadium is one of the easiest walks in the league.
Arriva Wales route 1 is useful for Wrexham, Chester and Mold-side journeys and can bring supporters into Wrexham bus station or near the town centre before the short walk to the Racecourse Ground. It is a practical regional bus option if rail times do not suit.
Routes 5 and 5A serve Wrexham local corridors and can be useful for reaching the town centre from surrounding areas before heading to the Racecourse Ground. The stadium is close to both the town centre and rail station, so buses are mainly useful for local supporters or those staying outside central Wrexham.
Wrexham bus station is a useful hub for local and regional services, with the Racecourse Ground walkable from the centre. If your route terminates at the bus station, follow signs towards Mold Road / the university side of town for the stadium. Allow extra time for traffic on busy matchdays.
Prestige Taxis are a local Wrexham private hire firm. A taxi from Wrexham General, Wrexham Central, the bus station or local hotels to the Racecourse Ground is short, but many supporters will simply walk if able. Book ahead for high-demand fixtures.
Wrexham University car park, adjacent to the Racecourse Ground, is the main matchday parking option and is managed through BigParking. Recent supporter guidance has listed parking around £12 per car, with accessible blue-badge parking also available. It is extremely convenient, but should be booked or checked before travel because spaces are limited and demand is high.
Wrexham Council operate a Ruthin Road park-and-ride option for Wrexham AFC matchdays, using council parking and a discounted Arriva bus ticket arrangement. It is useful if you want to avoid the congested Mold Road / university area and keep the car away from the stadium. Check current council matchday parking guidance before setting off.
Wrexham city-centre long-stay car parks can be used for matchdays at normal council rates, with the Racecourse Ground walkable from the centre. Choose a long-stay rather than a short-stay three-hour car park, especially for weekend or evening matches. This can be easier than trying to park beside the stadium if university spaces are sold out.
A large Wetherspoons in Wrexham town centre and a sensible away-supporter meeting point before heading to the Racecourse Ground. It is close to the station and town-centre facilities, with the stadium a manageable walk away.
A well-known matchday venue close to the Racecourse Ground, often used by supporters for food, drink and events. It is very convenient for the stadium, but check fixture-specific access and away-fan arrangements before relying on it.
Wrexham town centre has the widest choice of food before the match, with casual restaurants, cafes and takeaways around Hope Street and High Street. It is close enough to walk to the Racecourse Ground afterwards.
Ty Pawb combines market, arts and food traders in the town centre, making it a good independent pre-match option. Opening times and traders can vary, so check before planning around it.
A convenient hotel close to Wrexham General station and the Racecourse Ground. It is one of the best options for supporters wanting to stay near the stadium.
A practical budget hotel near the town centre and within reach of the Racecourse. It works well for rail arrivals, pubs and food before the match.
Wrexham is a very strong rail away day because Wrexham General station is close to the Racecourse Ground, but matchday arrangements around the station and stadium can change depending on crowd size and redevelopment work. Away supporters should head for Gates 1 to 4 at the Wrexham Lager Stand and allow time for entry checks, especially with large followings.
Parking immediately around the ground is limited, and recent away guide material has warned that there are no provisions for parking at Wrexham General railway station on matchdays. Drivers should use official city-centre parking information and plan the walk to the stadium. Because Wrexham's profile and crowds have grown quickly, expect a busy matchday environment around the ground, the Turf pub area and station approaches. Check the latest visiting club guide before travelling rather than relying on older advice.
Home tickets are sold through Wrexham's official ticketing channels, with demand often high and availability dependent on membership, sales windows and fixture category. For a neutral, side-on seats in the main stands generally give the best view, while the more vocal home areas are better suited to Wrexham supporters wanting atmosphere. Ongoing redevelopment can affect which areas are available and how they are priced.
Away supporters should buy through their own club once Wrexham release the allocation. Visiting fans are normally issued tickets for the Wrexham Lager Stand, with access via Gates or turnstiles 1 to 4. Collections, duplicates and matchday sales should be checked carefully before travelling, because high demand, redevelopment and safety planning can all affect away ticket arrangements.
STōK Cae Ras operates standard football ground regulations, including ticket checks, searches where required, segregation controls and bans on pyrotechnics, pitch incursions, throwing objects and discriminatory behaviour. Supporters should use the correct gate or turnstile for their ticket and should not attempt to move between home and away sections.
Because Wrexham are actively redeveloping the stadium area, fixture-specific instructions are particularly important. Supporters should check the latest club or visiting club guide for entry routes, exit gates, bag rules, flags, banners, payment methods and any temporary restrictions caused by building work. Away supporters should follow steward and police instructions around the Wrexham Lager Stand, station approaches and the surrounding streets after full time.
Wrexham's away supporter guide material identifies the away accessible platform as LY1 in the Wrexham Lager Stand. Away supporters using accessible facilities should enter through the away arrangements at Gates or turnstiles 1 to 4 unless directed otherwise by the club. The stadium's ongoing redevelopment means routes, platforms and facilities should be checked ahead of each fixture.
Supporters requiring wheelchair spaces, ambulant disabled seating, personal assistant tickets, accessible parking or other support should arrange this through their own club and Wrexham before travelling. Because the Racecourse is an old ground undergoing major change, access routes and provision can be more variable than at newer stadiums, so advance confirmation is essential.
Wrexham do not appear to operate a regular official public stadium tour programme in the same way as clubs with weekly bookable tours. There are third-party Welcome to Wrexham walking tours in the city that include Racecourse-related locations, and visitors may occasionally be able to access parts of the stadium through club, shop, community or event activity, but there is no clear evidence of a standing Wrexham AFC-run public stadium tour schedule.
Supporters wanting behind-the-scenes access to STōK Cae Ras should check Wrexham AFC's official website or contact the club directly before travelling. With redevelopment ongoing, any access is likely to be limited, occasional or subject to building and matchday operations rather than a routine stadium-tour product.
A town-centre arts, market and community venue that is a good visitor stop before the football. It gives something local and easy before walking to the Racecourse Ground.
One of Wrexham's major landmarks and close to the town-centre pub and food areas. It is easy to combine with a pre-match walk before heading to the stadium.
Official Wrexham ticketing page for match tickets, membership sales, hospitality, accessibility information and fixture-specific ticket updates.