Wrexham AFC have revealed a striking new third kit for the 2026/27 season, named Terracottapolis. The cream-and-black Macron strip draws direct inspiration from the historic brick and terracotta industry of Ruabon, a village five miles from the Racecourse Ground, and its design mirrors the proposed brick exterior of the stadium's new Kop Stand.
This news, reported by The Leader, arrives as the club prepares for its next Championship fixture. Wrexham currently sit 14th in the table with two points from two draws, two goals scored and two conceded. Their next challenge is a home match against 13th-placed Birmingham on 28 August.
What is the Terracottapolis kit design?
The kit's name, Terracottapolis, was the Victorian-era nickname for Ruabon. That village was famous for producing Ruabon Red bricks and terracotta, materials used on landmark buildings like Cardiff's Pierhead Building. The shirt's cream fabric features an embossed brick pattern as a subtle gradient. Black contrast collars and cuffs are finished with burnt-orange piping, and the front carries the Firefox sponsor logo.
A simplified club badge, showing just two red dragons and a football, sits on the chest. On the back neck, a heat-pressed '1864' commemorates the club's founding year. Inside the hem, bilingual tape reads 'Ein Tir, Ein Hysbryd / Our Ground, Our Spirit'.
How does it connect to the Racecourse redevelopment?
The design is a direct nod to the ongoing transformation of the Racecourse Ground. The embossed brick pattern on the shirt is intended to mirror the proposed exterior of the new Kop Stand. This connection continues a theme for the season's kits. The home shirt, revealed earlier, also features an embossed pattern, this one inspired by the safety barriers of the old Kop terrace.
So the home and third kits together pay tribute to different eras of the famous stadium. The Terracottapolis design also follows the industrial theme set by the current away shirt, which takes its cues from Welsh slate quarrying.
What are the kit's technical specifications?
Macron has manufactured the kit using its ECO Fabric, which incorporates sustainable yarns. The material is promoted as being lightweight, breathable, and effective at wicking moisture away from the body. This focus on performance and sustainability is a key part of the product's appeal for players and supporters.
The shirt is available for purchase immediately. Fans can buy it through the club's official online store and at its physical retail locations.
What is the current context for the club?
The kit launch comes during a busy period on the pitch. Wrexham have started the Championship campaign with consecutive draws, leaving them four points behind early leaders Millwall. Striker Daniel Edward Peter Imray is the team's top scorer so far with one goal from his two appearances. Supporters can track the team's progress and upcoming matches, including the Birmingham clash, on our fixtures and standings pages.
The new Terracottapolis kit is more than just a change of strip. It physically links the team's identity to the bricks and mortar of its historic home's future. Wearing it, the players will carry a piece of local heritage and a symbol of the club's ongoing evolution as they contest their second season in the Championship.
