I would've loved a pint but they weren't serving alcohol at half-time, which was a shame. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. From a Blades perspective, Leeds are second in the most hated ranks. Preston brought a good number of fans and greatly enhanced the atmosphere including the added entertainment of a pitch invader on the award of the penalty. The game was a little slow in the first half. Find Bramall Lane, events and information. Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. As per our Season Ticket T&C's: 2.j. The away end was pretty full and there was a good atmosphere on the concourse. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. We'll earn a small commission. Once at our seats, the view was good. In truth I was expecting to pay a lot more. One gentleman kindly reminded me that I was standing on Yorkshires cricket pitch at least I would have been had they not dug it up! The fact that Southend United had matched this once great club and competed in a good standard football match ensured a pleasant journey and good memories. It is one of only two stadiums in the world that has hosted an England football international match, an England cricket test match and an FA Cup Final. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! Like an idiot I went for it and was lost, along with three other car loads for about half an hour. The away entrance is located in Bramall Lane itself and we were seated in the Redbrik Upper Stand which meant we had some stairs to climb to get to our seats. 0114 253 7200 (Option 1) Pitch Size: But luckily as it was a Sunday and a 2 pm kickoff and because of the horrible weather conditions the away end was quite empty so I decided to ask a steward to go and sit higher up in the stand so I could get a better view and I stayed there throughout the duration of the game. Wed 1st March 2023 19:55 Emirates FA Cup at Bramall Lane. Also just over the bridge is a nice little chip shop, not the largest menu, but affordable and good chips. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. The turnstiles are electrical so you just put the barcode of your ticket it in, like at Elland Road then you proceed into the ground. After getting back to the car there was a little bit of traffic but none less than expected. For me on this particular occasion I was looking forward to taking my two young sons who are now regulars at home games but just starting out on the road supporting Peterborough away from home. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. I then had photos taken with the statue of Derek Dooley. In a separate development, the Club also have plans to add another 3,000 seats to the Kop End by extending it backwards.The stand would be cantilevered (so no supporting pillars) with a video screen built into the front of the roof. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. Interesting mix of old and new, with the Kop home end being a particularly impressive stand. There is a concourse area for food and toilets. World War II brought about some stadium damage but renovations fixed those issues and, structure wise, things stayed fairly static for 20 odd years. The concourse was a bit cramped, but the staff behind the bars were quick serving drinks/pies which were good considering how busy it was. The opening game of the Championship season. Here are some of the usual methods youll consider trying: Train - Bramall Lane is just a few minutes walk away from Sheffield Railway Station, which is served by trains from the North and the South on a regular basis. There was a bit of singing from our lot in the pub but it was mostly just standard pre-match chatter between both sets of supporters. Near to the railway station is the Globe, which Simon a visiting Chelsea informs me: I found that the Globe pub around a five minute walk from the station and a 15 minute walk from the ground welcomed home and away fans as long as there was no singing. But aside from that a chance to go to an historic ground was too good to miss. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. This is where you can once again see how much of a traditional old school ground Hillsborough is. If youre looking for a bus from here to the ground then head to the bus station and ask their advice of which one is your best bet. I had a clear idea of where I was going until we pulled up behind a car with a Charlton sticker in the rear window. Would definitely go again! On this visit though it was so cold the hot drinks stand had a massive queue and hardly anyone was waiting for beer. There also seemed to be a huge gap between the stairs, and predictably our seats were right in the middle of the block, which meant we had to squeeze past a lot of people to get to our seats (the poor leg room didn't help with this either). After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. Bramall Lane seating chart and map for sport events and concerts. I had read good reports about Bramall Lane being a good football ground and I was not disappointed, four good sized stands and a decent atmosphere despite only being half full. Sheff-Utd.co.uk I got one of the supporter coaches down so all that was done for me. 5. Great day! Bramall Lane, which is obviously the Sheffield United ground, was once home to Wednesday. Some friends were up for the game and staying. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, casa de Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. We lost 2-1 which was disappointing. We parked in the City Centre at the Moor Shopping Centre, not exactly cheap but easy walking distance to the ground and also typical footy food outlets. We were served by two young men who were very on the ball and the Pies were served in a Blades cardboard holder. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. It was constantly raining too so didn't meet local fans. The 3 points were going back to south London. 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) Fans of both sides mingled with no problem at all and many were munching on chips bought from one of the many fast food shops on London Road. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement In the 85th minute, Yan Danda came on for Swans and scored with his first ever touch in professional football to send to 960 Swans fans into wild celebrations. As a football fan there is a mix of great sadness, and curiosity associated with the stadium because of it. EFL Sky Bet Championship. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. About a ten minute walk away at the bottom of Eccleshall Road is a Wetherspoons Outlet called the Sheaf Island. Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, causing shares to plummet in after-hours trading. The Legend Of The Lane museum features a host of the clubs memorabilia, collected during its extensive and exciting history. It is located on the A621 (Bramall Lane). We left Molineux at around 9:30am, and arrived in Sheffield at 12 noon. Something to note was I had taken my flag and they asked to see if it had a British kite mark on it? The game really got going in the second half, with VAR disallowing a Blades goal for offside, up the other end from the away supporters. 1901 Sheffield United Team - See page for author [Public domain], Kop and John Steet terraces in 1989 - By Lewisskinner (Own work) [, Corner of the Shoreham Kop and John Street Stand - By Mark Hawksworth (Own work) [. We chose to go by car, yours truly blagging a people carrier from work for the journey. Our team were never in the game throughout the 90 minutes. I have sat or stood in every stand of beautiful downtown Bramall lane apart from the two new'ish corners. Crowds we can only ever dream of. 3. 7. 32,604 v Wigan Athletic The game started with the home side having a few half chances, and one good opportunity which was saved. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Without naming names, there are quite a few soulless, out of town stadiums in this League, so Bramall Lane offers a chance to see football played in a proper ground, in a proper city. Got back to the car, one home fan even commiserated with me, thanking us from the bottom of his heart for knocking out Wednesday in the previous round. You can then take a yellow tram to the City Centre and then walk to the ground. They do not mess and they take you out of the stand very fast. We arrived back at the ground with about 20 minutes before kick off. The game was marred just before half time when our captain MacDonald rightly got his marching orders from the referee along with United's Clarke for an infringement off the ball. Bramall Lane on Google Maps: click here The stadium is served by the following main roads: From North: M1; A61 Sheaf Street; From South: M1; A617 towards Chesterfield; A61 From East: M1; A57 From West: A57 Parking Atkinsons, Charter Row, Sheffield, S1 4HR Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW Furnival Gate, Matilda Way, Sheffield, S1 4QJ We went to the Globe for a pint where there was about 30 away fans. The atmosphere from the home end only came when they scored. Up until 14 days prior to the match this day was going to be the Sheffield derby, but Charlton spoiled the script and the potential overtime payments. In 1935 Jock Cameron, the great South African . Burger King at the railway station, McDonalds and a KFC both on Queens Road. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. We walked to Burger King at the railway station, the latter being a bit of a mixing point for fans changing trains for other grounds in South Yorkshire. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. Sheffield is a brilliant city to spend a bit of time in, with plenty of great hotel options available to you. But please let none of this put you off because if you go to Bramall Lane you will be well looked after. We are not Forest, there is no history of ill feeling between the clubs, the level of Policing was a waste of money, unbelievable. It was packed with away fans. Opposite is the Bramall Lane Stand, which during the Summer of 2006 was extended around one corner of the stadium to meet the GAC (South) Stand. Unfortunately not an enjoyable day from my point of view, but hoping for better times in the long hard season ahead. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. The atmosphere was excellent and our sold out away end were in great voice. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides Bramall Lane? Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. I was looking forward to my visit to Bramall Lane as it is a ground I had yet to visit, and was feeling confident about a result after we beat the Blades at home earlier in the season. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. Thats not always been the case. Bramall Lane has to me been one of the most underrated grounds in the country. Before the game we headed to the Sheaf Island pub which a fairly new Wetherspoons pub, the pub itself was large, open planned and tidy. View From Your Seat Stadium Facilities . Bus - Sheffield Bus Station is about fifteen minutes walk away from Bramall Lane so thats where youll be dropped off if you get a bus or coach from outside the city. Sheffield is a great place, really lively city, some fantastic pubs and beer; having two football teams really adds to the flavour (obviously Blades in the ascendency at the time of writing this review). The away end was fine and the concourse was large which was good because it contained our whole travelling support at half time etc, without it being too crowded. The Kop Stand facing the away end is very impressive and the atmosphere was good. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. They won the First Division in 1898 and have won the FA Cup on four separate occasions, having also lost out after making the final twice more. Although we threw away a 2-0 lead we still drew and looked to have all but booked a place in the play offs, which is incredible as when Sheffield United were playing in the Premiership we were a non league club! Newcastle ran out 0-2 winners over a side who were in good form. Often seating location, event type, day of the week and the number of available tickets plays a factor in determining the price of Bramall Lane tickets. No hassles with the journey and enough time to grab some beer from the Sainsburys outside the station before boarding the train. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. Here is some information on each of the main stands: The ticket pricing for matches at Bramall Lane isnt the easiest thing to understand, with the club categorising matches, charging different amounts depending on where in the ground you want to sit and offering discounts for Blades Membership holders. Sheffield and Leeds are the two biggest cities in Yorkshire and with both located in the south of the county, a simmering of heat is to be expected. Bramall Lane is located just south of Sheffield city centre. We did note that the price went up to 5 once the clock struck 5pm, so we were lucky to arrive just early enough to save a quid. Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. Note: there was no allocated away pub. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. Blades Mad (Footy Mad Network). South Yorkshire Police looked as if they had prepared for a war. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: So there we were on the road at 6.30am on a Sunday morning, with my mate Del Boy, his son and soon to be son in law. Sheffield Wednesday even though they had lots of the ball and 10 attempts on goal managed to score on the 82nd minute through O'Grady and then 4 minutes later through Madine. The atmosphere was good from the Leeds fans in the first half but once Sheffield United got their goals they started to sing and the Leeds fans simply gave up on what I believe was the worst performance in 4 years. Before the game: Arriving at the ground early at around 1.30pm I had loads of time to look round. The reported 1,000 or so Cardiff fans travelling guaranteed there'd be plenty of noise from both sets of supporters. Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Sheffield United F.C. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. As soon as I got off the coaches I took photos outside the stadium, got myself a matchday programme and I bought myself a cheeseburger. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. It just meant a bit of a queue to leave at the end, but with plenty of singing and chanting, it wasn't so bad. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Bramall Lane? Richard Stearman did well to clear off the line, whilst at the other end Henry hit the woodwork with a curling effort. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. Sheffield United equalised minutes before the half time whistle and throughout the game Sheffield United looked like the far better side and were the fitter team so they deserved to get the three points, winning the match 2-1. The 745 away supporters were in full voice for most of the first half but had nothing to sing about after that! Go to this wonderful ground. Women's Euros semi final 2022. and then the air turned blue as whoever it was missed the chance! They do provide a beer only bar. We soon found an equaliser which silenced the home support. The journey was direct and was made more enjoyable by the good mix of football fans on the train, there were plenty of Norwich supporters on board along with a few Forest and Sheffield United fans. We walked amongst the Sheffield lot and got to the car with no trouble at all. Well done to the FA, thanks! One criticism that I did have is that a screen is not visible for the majority of away fans, which in the age of VAR was a little frustrating. It's rare to see a Norwich away win (especially with a good defensive performance)! I was very disappointed with the way we played. The last half hour saw both managers withdraw players to give them a rest before Saturdays games with more vital points at stake, although, realistically, this defeat has just about closed the door on Chesterfields hopes of escaping the big drop. Overall a great day out. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. There wasnt many spaces and the other streets in the area are permit parking only so arrive in plenty of time. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! In fact it's very neat and presentable. View on a map. You can also call the clubs ticket office or drop-in in person. They had half a dozen real ales on, the couple of which I had were in very decent condition. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. Yet the funny thing is that as I came off Sheffield Midland Station platform from Manchester as I actually life in Stockport, the few fans around of both Clubs were mixing quite well. 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