Wexford FC announce plans for new stadium in town

Wexford FC have announced plans to build a new stadium in Wexford town, with a capacity of 4,000 to 6,000.

The plans were announced in conjunction with Wexford County Council and South East Technological University (SETU) and the new ground is expected to host Wexford Football League and Wexford Women's League games, as well as act as the home of SSE Airtricty League of Ireland club Wexford FC.

"In association with Wexford County Council and SETU, Wexford FC, Wexford Football League and Wexford Women's League are set to move to a new custom-built stadium in Wexford Town with capacity for 4,000 to 6,000 people," said Wexford FC in a statement.

"The news was confirmed by Wexford County Council Chief Executive Tom Enright at their Council meeting today, who said that a new football stadium will form part of the council’s ambitious plans within an area from Killeens across to Whiterock Hill.

"This announcement is not just great news for Wexford FC, but it’s great news for Wexford football as a whole," Wexford FC CEO Tony Doyle said.

"These facilities will be there for everyone – the Wexford Football League, the Women’s League and Wexford FC as the League of Ireland club. It’ll be a game-changer across all strands of our game."

Wexford FC currently play their home games at Ferrycarrig Park, just under 10 kilometres north of Wexford town.

The club finished fourth in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division in 2023, before losing their play-off semi-final to Cobh Ramblers 2-1 on aggregate.

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