It was our first visit to Bramall Lane and a chance to see Southend manager, Phil Brown pitting his wits against the successful Nigel Adkins. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. Inside the ground is much as described on this Football Ground Guide website, no need to repeat other than (as much as I like St Mary's) for me, you can't beat a traditional design with four separate stands, whether or not the corners are in-filled. The Sheffield United PA announcer didn't help matters by making comments such as Best performance of the season and We are looking forward to playing you next season Leeds when the performance Sheffield United put in was one of the worst I have seen and on another day we would have won 4-0 and the fact they look certain to go down and I can easily say Preston were a better footballing side the other week when we played them. This good sized pub tends to have a mix of home and away fans. 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. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. Note that these prices will vary depending on the venue, the day of the week, and the size of the suite or box, among others. A nice touch. It needs some paint on it I thought because it seems to have faded somewhat but is still a striking stand all the same. Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur. Got past the South Yorkshire Police, clearly hacked off by the lack of a full scale riot, the Police helicopter was looking a bit over the top. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. The Bramall Lane Kop End opposite was full and sounded loud when they started singing. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. We walked through the concourse which looks like it needs doing up a bit then walked up to our seats. A trip to Bramall Lane on a Tuesday night in October. The journey was a standard, slow journey up the A47 from Norwich, until we got onto the M1 where there had been a small accident which resulted in a bit of slow moving traffic, there was also a bit of traffic in Sheffield itself (expectedly). I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. Entry into the stand was amazingly interestingly tight, stop it, there was barely room behind the turnstile to turn and go up the stairs, certain no room to swing the proverbial cat. 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 Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Sheffield United v Luton Town. That is a feature which does take me back. We had no problems with stewards and the facilities were fine. As the ground filled the stewards, of whom I had heard bad things, were fine, and left us to it, but quickly sorted out any really silly behaviour, but in a professional manner. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of it. Chatted with the guy sat next to me, a Blades fan on holiday from Australia where he'd relocated from South Yorkshire 20 years ago. A most enjoyable day, decent match, interesting and impressive stadium, all went to plan. Quite an easy route from Mansfield to Sheffield, went through Chesterfield and got onto the A61 then the ground appears on the right. Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. (opens in a new tab). The ground inside is excellent with four evenly matched stands, but still every stand is different from each other and have their own unique look. BL2 section row seat IAN16 Now I am not a seasoned traveller, I have done about 30 odd of the 92 grounds, but I though Bramall Lane inside was the best ground I have been to. Decent enough facilities and stewards were on the ball over some high jinks. Out of respect I spent a few minutes there in quiet contemplation. Our team were never in the game throughout the 90 minutes. Here are some of the choices youll be faced with if you want to enjoy a Blades game in style: Bramall Lane bills itself as a multi-purpose venue and with six different lounges or bars to choose from alongside 29 executive boxes its easy to see why. Frequent direct trains connect Sheffield with London St Pancras Station with a journey time of just over 2 hours. 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. The stadium is what you expect to see at the highest level of football and the sooner Sheffield United climb back up the leagues, the better for all. Nowadays, the game can be fierce but, generally speaking, things are quite balanced amongst the fans. We got to the ground for about 10:30 and walked around the back of the GAC stand. See the Devonshire Cat website for more details. Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. The facilities was okay, nothing fancy. Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. Then it was a steady 15 20 min walk to the Bramall Lane ground, and although I passed a few pubs on the way they only allowed home supporters in. On exiting the railway station just turn left follow Shoreham Street and that will lead you straight to the Bramall Lane ground. Crowds we can only ever dream of. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. Hopefully, we'll stay up and we'll be playing them again next season. Sheffield is a nice City with plenty to do before and after the game and its nice to be able visit large traditional football stadiums in the City compared to some of the more modern soulless venues that are on offer through out the game these days. Your email address will not be published. As can be imagined the travelling Wednesday fans were in heaven unlike the home fans who were gutted. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Less than a mile from the ground is this Mercure hotel that boasts a restaurant, a bar, a full-service spa including indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Sheffield doubled the lead when Carruthers blatantly dived in the box and a penalty was wrongly given, Billy Sharp smashed home to make it 2-0. I didnt notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. The ground was well sign posted for the majority of the route. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. With all the busses being parked on the road outside the ground then this means that for the most part you will have to wait for every supporter to board their bus before going. The 19,000 crowd was not as loud as I expected, which may have been due to the non stop rain. Bramall Lane, which is obviously the Sheffield United ground, was once home to Wednesday. Swansea have just been relegated fromthe Premier League, but I was looking forward to new challenges ahead and hopefully the return of passing football. Street parking is severely restricted around the ground and most is permit only, although having arrive early we managed to park about 600 yards away in a street off London Road. The away end is a good modern stand, as for the home end i wouldn't like to sit on the Kop as the supporting pillars look like they could be an annoyance if you were unfortunate to have to sit behind one. Bramall Lane is a great place to watch football as the stands are located close to the pitch, the views are generally good, as well as the atmosphere too. This is were the only trouble was seen. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. Very decent, and inexpensive, beer; they laid on a separate small side bar but either way the staff were very good ensuring no one was thirsty for long. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. 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. It was my first time visiting Bramall Lane and after Millwall being on a great run of form 16 game games unbeaten I was hoping it was going to continue. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Hillsborough? Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Was a good day overall despite the result and other results went our way as well. It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. As a football fan there is a mix of great sadness, and curiosity associated with the stadium because of it. 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. Why? Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). Straight across to the waiting away supporters coaches and after a ten-minute wait we were on our way back to sunny East Lancashire. 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. We'll earn a small commission. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Sheffield United's manager was sent to the stands midway through the second half. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! The day was helped by another good performance in what's turning out to be a good season for Wolves. Mark Needham adds; its worth noting that if you are coming up from the South, that you can leave the M1 at Junction 29 (Chesterfield) and follow signs for Sheffield A61. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. Bramall Lane is located just south of Sheffield city centre. The away end was pretty full and there was a good atmosphere on the concourse. I was feeling anxious before the game and it wasn't helped to find out that our in-form striker Madine was out of the squad completely and with Sheffield United naming an unchanged eleven it didn't look good. Motorways were quiet and we got back to Swansea at 1am. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? The fact that it's a 'proper' ground, and its proximity to the centre of such a fine city. A good ground to visit. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. After the final whistle we got straight out and walked the same way back to the station no more than ten minutes walk and no hassle on the way. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. When I got to the ground I went straight in as it was only half an hour or so until kick off, but there were plenty of home fans still entering too, and they didn't give the Stevenage fans any trouble, Although the ground looks impressive from the inside, I have to say from the outside it certainly doesn't look as good as it could do, perhaps if they painted it the ground would look a little better? As I had been to the chip shop across the road I never got anything to eat or drink in the ground itself, so can't comments on the food and prices. Brilliant day out and I was happy with the point. 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. Walk straight along Shoreham Street passing BBC Radio Sheffield and the University Engineering Centre on your right, until reaching the large traffic light junction and crossover. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. I went down to a burger bar just outside the ground on the corner of the Kop where I'd eaten before, there was no sense of any trouble brewing, but it was still a while to kick off. There is a chippy on Shoreham Street we used before the game. Lovely music but why? The disaster subsequently shaped the way of UK stadia over the last 25 years or, great from a safety point of view, but bad in the way it's lead to soulless all seated bowl stadiums. Getting out of the ground was quick and we made the walk back to the railway station with plenty of time to spare for the train home. Sheffield United fans I salute you. An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. The reported 1,000 or so Cardiff fans travelling guaranteed there'd be plenty of noise from both sets of supporters. Hope we get to meet again in the same division next season definitely look forward to doing the same again. There is a large car park at the ground itself, with numerous other parking options around the city. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. I've learnt to play the train game now and booked a return ticket from Widnes to Sheffield at the discounted price of 13 saving 8 by booking in advance. We were unbeaten since April and a trip to Bramall lane is never easy for any team. After furious protests the goal stood. The ground is a short way down on the left. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. As we got into the city the players were just driving home and gave us a few beeps when next to them at the tradfic lights. Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. On arrival, the coaches parked right outside the away section. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? I travelled on the away supporters transport to the ground and arrived in good time for a look around. Women's Euros semi final 2022. England MU21s will host Germany at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Tuesday 27 September (7.45pm kick-off) The Young Lions have secured their place at the 2023 U21 EURO in Romania and Georgia next summer. And then of all the strange things.the teams came out to Samuel Barbers Adagio with strings. With it being a much anticipated top of the table clash between two of the biggest clubs in the league and another Yorkshire v Lancashire encounter. I had a walk around the outside of the stadium past plenty of food outlets that were all reasonably priced. 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. 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. The journey was easy enough. This was the second time I'd visited Bramall Lane and after enjoying my first visit I was eager to take another look. There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. Not far from a perfect day out, given our result. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. First impressions of the ground was that it looked modern from a distance but then as you get closer, you can see it is ageing. Sheffield Railway Station is located just under a mile away from Bramall Lane. 2019-2020: 30,869 (Premier League) 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. The game was a good one, and even though it was on Sky just over 30,000 packed into Bramall Lane to watch the clash as it could decide both teams fates come the end of the season. From the our lofty top tier we had great view, with plenty of leg room, although sitting was never going to be on the agenda. There were a few food kiosks around the away end but I didn't fancy a pie in that heat! In 1935 Jock Cameron, the great South African . FA Cup 5th Round, 15th February1936. I did a lap of the outside of the ground before kick offand visited the club shop. 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! Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. Which was fair enough to be honest. Would definitely go again! In fact it's very neat and presentable. We all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. It looked a huge stadium when we came out into it. Joe Shaw made his debut for Sheffield United at the tender age of 16 in 1945. However, the lead only lasted 4 minutes with Neal Maupay equalising with a header. I got away from the ground fine and followed the signs and crowds back to Sheffield Railway Station which took around 20 minutes. Under 18s 16, Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday rivalry. Bramall Lane is an impressive ground from both outside and inside. The construction of three large modern looking stands, plus the filling in of the corners (albeit one corner is filled with administrative offices), makes it a great ground and one that has character. A very enjoyable day out at a brilliant ground. Although I have visited Bramall Lane before I was more impressed on this visit mainly due to away fans being allocated the upper tier which gave some great views of the stadium and the action on the pitch. It was a nice, modern, Wetherspoons pub. It's difficult to tell from outside, but once inside I was very impressed it's a traditional ground but has a modern feel with very good facilities although the toilets could do with a bit of modernising, but the concourse were of a good size and there was plenty of room. 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: A shortcut can cut some of that time but only leads you to the home Kop End, so a further walk had to be taken to get to the opposite away end. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. The majority of fans there were Chelsea and the doors where policed 2 hours before the game but it was a nice friendly pub serving good ale. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. My friend had a commitment meaning they needed to get off quickly, which left me getting the train back to Leeds. 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. Find Bramall Lane, events and information. The toilets were found to be clean and of a good standard. The facilities in the stands were average. Not too bad. The first half was a pretty drab affair. When you reach the Park Square Roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for the ground. It's rare to see a Norwich away win (especially with a good defensive performance)! Sheffield scrapped a 2-1 win. It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. EFL Sky Bet Championship. An Artists Impression Of The Extended South Stand, Away fans are housed in the lower tier of the Redbrik Estate Agency(aka the Bramall Lane) Stand at one end of the ground, where around 3,000 supporters can be accommodated. Both sets of supporters were loud throughout the game, with a fair amount of banter between us in the away end and the fans nearest us in the Main Stand. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: The journey was as expected. View the embedded image gallery online at: As well as a restaurant and a bar this member of the Novotel chain also boasts a fitness centre with an indoor pool, seven meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. However our bus was stopped as it came off the M1 and we waited for half an hour for a Police escort. Sheffield played a lot better than us. 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. Most fans will know that the Steel city derby is a big one in the football calendar with both clubs coming from the same city but the roots of the rivalry go much deeper than that. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. Play As you come out of the railway station, walk up the slope and cross over at the traffic lights, then turning to your left. Good fans and friendly stewards. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. As I Wednesday fan, I really wanted to write something bad about being an away fan at Bramall Lane, but there is nothing to write. For this match we had be allocated both tiers of the Jessica Ennis End, and yes we did all the obvious jokes! There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane. We went down on the Friday and stayed in the hotel next to the ground. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement That at least was explained to me! There was a bit of traffic due to it being Bank Holiday Monday, but we prepared for that and set off a bit earlier than planned. Unfortunately not an enjoyable day from my point of view, but hoping for better times in the long hard season ahead. You can then take a yellow tram to the City Centre and then walk to the ground. 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