The Hollywood stars had ambitious plans to expand the stadium and increase the seating capacity by adding 600 seats, bringing the total to 5,500.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the co-owners of Wrexham FC, have faced a setback in their plans to further develop the Racecourse Ground, the club’s stadium. The Hollywood stars had ambitious plans to expand the stadium and increase the seating capacity by adding 600 seats, bringing the total to 5,500.

However, their expansion plans have been rejected by the local council. The council’s decision was based on concerns about the level of pollution from phosphate concentrations that might flow into local rivers as a result of the building work. Environment officers across Wales have ordered a reduction in phosphate levels.

While the expansion plans were denied, the club’s letter addressed the decision and noted that the use of the Kop Stand at its full capacity is supported, subject to addressing the environmental concerns raised by Welsh Water. This means that the Racecourse Ground’s redeveloped Kop Stand will ultimately be able to hold the 5,500 spectators it was designed and approved for.

Reynolds and McElhenney have been actively involved in their ownership of Wrexham FC and have expressed their commitment to helping the club progress. Despite this setback, they continue to work towards improving the club’s infrastructure and performance.