Football Museum of Wales wants your stories

Set to open in 2026, the new museum in Wrexham will celebrate the diversity of Welsh football, from grassroots clubs to national teams, including Wrexham's achievements in the sport.

The Football Museum will form one half of the 'Museum of Two Halves,' with the other half dedicated to a new museum for Wrexham.

Stories and memorabilia from supporters will play a key role in this new venture.

Fans are encouraged to come forward if they have personal items of football memorabilia(Image: Wrexham Council)

Football engagement officer at the museum, Shôn Lewis, said: "One of the most exciting parts of developing this new museum has been travelling around Wales and hearing some of the amazing stories fans have shared with us.

"Some are genuinely moving, some are funny and some are just unbelievable."

The collection of fan stories aims to serve as a record of Welsh football history for future generations.

The museum is set to open next year(Image: Wrexham Council)

Mr Lewis added: "Wales has never had a dedicated museum for its national football before so in many cases these stories are being recorded and collected for the first time.

"We know there must be so many other brilliant stories out there and our task is to make sure they are collected for others to enjoy for years to come."

The museum will celebrate all Welsh football(Image: Wrexham Council)

He encouraged fans to share any experiences they had at matches, encounters with Welsh football heroes, or special footballing memories from their childhood.

Mr Lewis said: "Whether it’s your local Welsh club or the national team, all these stories are part of the rich tapestry of football history in our country – we want to collect as many as we can."

Fans are particularly encouraged to come forward if they have personal items of football memorabilia to accompany their stories.

Those who wish to contribute can contact the Football Museum Wales team with their story by emailing footballmuseumwales@wrexham.gov.uk.