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The Racecourse Ground (Welsh: Y Cae Ras) is a football ground in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the home of the oldest Welsh Football League Club Wrexham FC; football and rugby union matches are the venue’s most common events but in its time it has seen cricket, originally horse racing and even pop concerts performed before large crowds. The Racecourse ground hosted the third ever football international between Wales and Scotland, which consequently makes it the oldest international football venue in the world on which football is still played.

The Racecourse is the largest stadium in North Wales, and consequently is sometimes used by the FAW for Wales’ home international games. The ground is also used by Llanelli Scarlets rugby team, and formerly Liverpool F.C. Reserves.

Stands

The Kop: the all-standing home stand, is named after the Battle of Spion Kop, as many grounds in the UK used to have ends named similarly. Behind the goal, it is known officially as the Crispin Lane End or “Town End”. Here the hooligan firm ‘Wrexham Frontline’ normally reside, although recent seasons have seen them move to the Mold Road end to be nearer the away fans. The Spion Kop is well known as having the best atmosphere in the ground. With a capacity of 5,000, it is now also the largest all-standing terrace in the Football League.

The Sainsbury’s Stand, formerly known as the Yale Stand: backing onto where Yale College used to be. It was built in 1972 in preparation for the club’s first venture into Europe, and also provided new dressing rooms, club offices and entertainment suites. The Centenary Club, ticket offices and club shop are also located here.

The Eric Roberts Builders Stand: formerly the Marstons Stand/Tech End, and known in the town as the Away Stand. It holds 3,800 spectators and provides the away supporter with excellent views of the pitch and excellent acoustics. From the 2007/2008 season home fans will be located in this stand and away fans moved to the wing of the Yale Stand.

The Mold Road Stand: the newest stand, was secured with lottery funding, built over the old Mold Road stand, there can be a good atmosphere in there. The stand possesses a TV studio and eight fully equipped private boxes.and has a restaurant called “The Changing Rooms”; there is also a club shop which is run by the Supporters’ Trust adjacent to the stand. The stand was initially named after the chairman Pryce Griffiths, but was renamed as the Mold Road Stand, following Pryce Griffith’s endorsement of Alex Hamilton’s redevelopment scheme.

Disabled facilities: Wrexham have 45 disabled places available at the front of the Pryce Griffiths Stand. There are 22 parking spaces and two disabled toilets with dedicated refreshment kiosks. Admission is £10 for the disabled supporter (£5 concessions) and the helper admitted free.

Location

The ground is located on Mold Road close to the A483 dual carriageway. Plenty of street parking is available if arriving early. Wrexham General train station is adjacent to the ground. It is well placed as it is close to local amenities such as banks, pubs and food outlets. The town centre is only 5 minutes away walking down Mold Road and on to Regent Street.

How to get there

From The North: Take the A483 towards Wrexham (this is the Wrexham by-pass). Leave the A483 at the junction of the A541 Mold Road. The ground is 300 yards from this junction (on the A541) towards Wrexham town centre.

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). Then as above. Street parking.

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