New Saints: Cymru Premier leaders redeveloping Park Hall ground
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New Saints have played more European games than any other team playing in the Welsh leagues
The New Saints are redeveloping their Park Hall Stadium with the aim of continuing to host European football.
The club have started construction on two new stands that will extend seating capacity from 1,000 to 1,600.
The Cymru Premier league leaders say they hope the £1m project will be completed in June 2023.
"The development of the stadium is crucial to maintaining the club's status both domestically and in Europe," said chairman Mike Harris.
The New Saints have been based at Park Hall since 2007, but need to make improvements to meet Uefa category two stadium infrastructure regulations.
The ground improvements would allow the Saints to host European qualifying rounds in July if, as expected, the 14-time Cymru Premier winners reach European competition, having previously had to play games at neutral venues in Wales.
The club say the new development has been part funded by the Premier League stadium fund.
"This is a momentous day, one that we have all been waiting for," Harris added.
"In the past we've had to play big European games at neutral grounds across Wales, but now with the upgrades, we will be able to continue competing against Europe's best teams at Park Hall and put Oswestry right on the map in terms of European football.
"I want the club and stadium to be the centre of the local community."
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