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. Someone had clearly decided that as the Police plans were already made, then they might as well stick to them. Service was a bit slow but friendly. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! The first half was a pretty drab affair. 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. Sheffield United fans I salute you. On reaching the inner ring road follow signs for A621 Bakewell, the ground is about a 1/4 of a mile the other side of the city centre. Both sides of the ground are large single tiered stands. Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. Leave M1 at Junction 33 and take the A630 into Sheffield City Centre. I have wanted to come to Bramall Lane for many years since its the oldest professional ground still used. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. Obviously Blades fans like to get that last pint in before taking their seats. Outside the ticket office and fashioned into a grass bank was a memorial garden dedicated to Blades followers who have passed away. The facilities in the stands were average. The purchase of your season ticket is for home league games only and does not include cup or play-off games. Bramall Lane was a ground I'd never been to before. I would've loved a pint but they weren't serving alcohol at half-time, which was a shame. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Ive heard people call the stadium a proper ground and I can see why they say that as it has an old school feel about it. For us a horrible end to the one bright spot in a horrible season. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. As before, the coaches were parked outside the away end, meaning it was a simple journey from the stand to the coach. 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. and then the air turned blue as whoever it was missed the chance! Copyright Football-Stadiums.co.uk 2015-2023 - Do Not Reproduce Without Permission | About - Contact - Advertising- Privacy, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, S2 4SU. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. It appears that the upper tier is now used by the home fans. I found it quite amusing as having to go for a leak just before half time, I could hear the home crowd shout Goo-on as a Sheffield United attack began. Great view for play coming towards you on the right wing. Getting away from the ground was easy the police were a little over evident and roads were closed. As it is, their departure for Olive Grove meant that the owners of the Lane needed to find some new tenants to help them generate some income, hence Sheffield United were formed at the Adelphi Hotel, which was on the site of the Crucible Theatre. Red & White Wizards It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. I would recommend it for fans making a long trip. For some reason, one of the gangways up to the seats was taped off which didn't help when finding seats. 32,604 v Wigan Athletic The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. Front row seats and a crowd of 25,000 was a pleasure to be a part of. USG Kit Englands national side played five internationals at the Sheffield ground before 1930, whilst the cricket test match came in 1902 when England played Australia. All five stands are completely different and they to fill the stadium so no complaints on that front. We emerged out at the top of the lower-tier of our stand, which was directly behind a goal (opposite a pretty grand single-tiered kop). We were on the back foot from the kick off and our keeper kept us in it. By the time we parked and bought tickets, it wasnt long to kick off, so no time to go to a pub. 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. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. Average Attendance The three home stands are all one tiered, with only our away stand being two tiered. This is where you can once again see how much of a traditional old school ground Hillsborough is. Over 60s 25 The stands all round present a magnificent sight, and many fans were saying how good it looked. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480) Generally one for the home fans rather than the away fans, The 1885 Bar is an upmarket place that has an array of drink options and serves light bites. 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. At the time of writing we are looking likely to gain automatic promotion, and if this is the case then I wouldn't mind it Sheffield Wednesday were promoted via the play offs as I'd like to go back, on the condition Wednesday start letting us beat them for a change. I wasnt! Id love to visit Bramall Lane again. 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. The Sheaf Island Eccleshall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW (0114 267 7700) Once there the ground was easy to find. From a Blades perspective, Leeds are second in the most hated ranks. The seat I was allocated was not very good as the view of the pitch was not great. Didn't take much notice of the food inside the ground it looked much the same as anywhere else. As we were hungry and there were few away fans about at the time, we headed to a Wetherspoons pub called the Sheaf Island and had our tea (my dad was amazed you can now order 'Spoons from an app). However thoughts of Hillsborough will always be linked to the disaster that took place there in 1989 when 96 fans lost their lives. However our bus was stopped as it came off the M1 and we waited for half an hour for a Police escort. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. In fact, there were a few Norwich fans inside too. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides Bramall Lane? Sheffield Utd had a decent home support, about 24,000 were there, and they made enough noise (mostly from the opposite Kop End). Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. My friend had a commitment meaning they needed to get off quickly, which left me getting the train back to Leeds. After the home fans sang their 'greasy chip butty' anthem the game began with Sheffield United starting the brighter and creating early chances. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. 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. After getting back to the car there was a little bit of traffic but none less than expected. We walked amongst the Sheffield lot and got to the car with no trouble at all. The reported 1,000 or so Cardiff fans travelling guaranteed there'd be plenty of noise from both sets of supporters. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. Upon entering, you walk up some stairs and into a rather old-fashioned concourse. Decent view - hard to see high balls due to ceiling coverage - great atmosphere first game back after lockdown. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. The facilities for away fans were good, catering was varied good priced and the staff cheerful and pleasant. The view what I will always remember as being without doubt the best in the ground is now gone, but it was standing at the old white wall on the old kop, where the army posters were. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. Before the game: Arriving at the ground early at around 1.30pm I had loads of time to look round. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. There wasn't any singing inside from either sets of fans. Bramall Lane section BL2 Photos Sections Comments Tags Seats here are tagged with: has an obstructed view of the scoreboard is in the visitor's section is under an overhang Nufcjimmy Bramall Lane Sheffield United vs Newcastle United Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! The stewards were completely anonymous which allowed some blokes a few rows ahead of us togenerate some very odd smelling smoke! On exiting the railway station just turn left follow Shoreham Street and that will lead you straight to the Bramall Lane ground. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. Sheffield Railway Station is located just under a mile away from Bramall Lane. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. 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. One of those days. The 3 points were going back to south London. 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. My father and I arrived just shy of 5pm, and not many Cardiff had turned up at this point. There was a lot to look forward to here. We got to the ground for about 10:30 and walked around the back of the GAC stand. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. On entering the seating area there were more steps to ascend, but there were ample hand rails to assist us older fans. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. This pub has around 12 hand pulled beers on offer, serves food, has a large screen tv, welcomes families (until 7pm) and is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. 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. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). If walking down to the ground from the station along Shoreham Steet, then you will pass the recently opened Sentinel Brewing Company. I sat in the lower tier of the away end behind the goals which was unusual as I have always previously sat in the upper tier, where the leg room is a lot better. The Bramall Lane ground was quite nice with the Lop looking quite impressive. We'd brought a decent number of fans and the atmosphere was fairly lively home and away. The influential centre half passed away in 2007. 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 game was awful from the Scunthorpe perspective. It became a frustrating afternoon for the 2,000 plus Barnsley fans who, like myself, expected a better display from the players. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement 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 The theory of predestination suggests that everything thats happened would have happened regardless of whether or not something in the past occurred differently, though that could have been put to the test if Sheffield Wednesday had never left Bramall Lane. 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. 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. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. We sped north, breakfast was taken at Peterborough, and we arrived at Sheffield at around 10.30am. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. As more fans arrived it did get more cramped, especially down to the end of the kiosks which was selling alcohol. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. With only a few police present. We missed a sitter and the writing was on the wall. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. The ground was well sign posted for the majority of the route. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. 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. As it happens the match itself was played near the time of the anniversary, and our manager (Rafael Benitez), the former Liverpool manager laid a wreath at the memorial ahead of kick off. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. I got myself a programme for 3 as it was my first time in this ground, and thought it was a decent enough read to kill some time during the break. After the game me and my friends went into the city for a few drinks before setting off home again, so when we finally left Sheffield there was no traffic at all. For this match we had be allocated both tiers of the Jessica Ennis End, and yes we did all the obvious jokes! Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! 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. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. Plenty of banter was going back and forth between us and the home fans, especially those in the stand immediately to our right. 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. Women's Euros semi final 2022. Getting out of Sheffield City centre after the game was slow, probably took half an hour to clear the city. View photos. Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. 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. A few Blades fans had sung Going down, going down at us but that was only to be expected and all-in-all Id say Uniteds supporters are less intense and less noisily partisan than Wednesdays. An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. But after 5 minutes we got 1 back to make it 1-1 which both sets of fans started to get bit heated. Capacity: Under 18s 16, Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday rivalry. The city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. There was some good link up play down the right from Henry and Matt Doherty, and the ball broke to Dave Edwards, who finished with aplomb. Car parking is not too bad since there are a lot of terraced streets around, while the ground is easy to find since it is close to the city centre and a bright splash of red. When we got into the ground the massive stand opposite us behind the goal at the far end of the ground (the home Kennedys Kop) is the most noticeable of all the stands. Living in North Wales it was a relatively simple car journey of two hours via the M56 and the A57 through the Peak District. It is around a 15 minute walk away. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. 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. 6. We were dropped off right outside the visitors turnstiles. This was the second time I'd visited Bramall Lane and after enjoying my first visit I was eager to take another look. Sheffield United Football Club - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU 0114 253 7200 Send email Visit website View Accessibility Symbols View photos View on a map Access Guide Show Easy Read Easy Read Print/Save as PDF Something changed? The ground is impressive looking from the outside. The food in the ground is a little over priced but it wasn't the worst food I've had at a ground, and the toilets were just okay, nothing more nothing less. As I was on a supporters minibus, then luckily a steward directed us to a parking place only five minutes walk away from the visitors turnstiles. Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. As we got nearer the ground you can see that Bramall Lane has under gone many changes making it more up to date and clean looking. 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. The match itself was decent, by no means a classic, and one of our poorer performances. The police then made an escort which took couple hundred of Millwall fans to ground and on the way meeting some aggressive Sheffield United which flared a few things up. Also worth a visit is the Rutland Arms on Brown Street. For pretty much the rest of the game, Norwich were defending attacks which mostly didn't end with anything, which frustrated the home support. I was also impressed by Sheffield United, and you get the feeling that had Nigel Clough been there all season, they'd be challenging near the very top of the League. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. Good to see our young Lewis Travis proving a point that he is good enough at this level. 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. In summary, going to Bramall Lane is a perfectly nice football experience in a traditional football area, and a day out to enjoy (unless, of course, your team decides to go to sleep and let three goals in within a few minutes) and one I feel happy to recommend. Food is available in the form of a range of Pies (Meat & Potato, Chicken Curry, or Cheese & Onion, (all 3.80) and Henersons Sausage Rolls (4). 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. Find Bramall Lane, events and information. Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. The ground is a short way down on the left. 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. Sheffield United scored two good goals in the first half and had a penalty saved, whilst Shrewsbury had two players sent off. We folded, they came on to us, two quick fire goals and Sheffield United were on their way to Wembley, and boy did we know it. Easy getting out of the ground and back to the railway station, no issues or delays. VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility The hotel is less than a mile from Bramall Lane. 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 visiting supporters turnstiles are about 200 yards along this road on the left. I also remember seeing a game on television when they still had the old cricket pitch on one side and I thought It looked very strange so that made me more curious about the ground too. Despite not having been an established top-flight team for some time, Sheffield Uniteds hospitality options are as top-of-the-table as you can get. The Blades, having beaten non-league's Hollywood upstarts Wrexham in the previous round, had sent out their fringe team for this one, but they frustrated Spurs and grew . A second quickly followed a year later and then 12 years on the first roof was seen. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Bramall Lane? It was only when the Owls turned their back on the lease agreement that United were born. The Club have automatic turnstiles, meaning that you have to insert your ticket into a bar code reader to gain admittance. Can see play at the other end. A relatively easy journey with no delays and we were in Sheffield at 2 pm. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. Opposite the station is a main road and just on the other side plenty of travelling addicks fans were gathered outside the Howard pub enjoying the sun and making plenty of noise! Despite constant rain, the pitch was in very good condition. The Blades Year Ground Opened: Under 22s/Students 20 / Green & Yellow (Third), Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Kevin McCabe. Send email. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. Copthorne Hotel Sheffield 60+. There wasnt many spaces and the other streets in the area are permit parking only so arrive in plenty of time. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. Being one of the oldest grounds in the UK I guess I was expecting old stands with pillars in the way etc, however each of the four stands have obviously been replaced over the years, similar to Molineaux or three quarters of Ewood Park. Talk about drive of shame, but it was all good natured. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. Derek Dooley was a former of Chairman of the Club, who passed away in 2008. I was very disappointed with the way we played. On this visit though it was so cold the hot drinks stand had a massive queue and hardly anyone was waiting for beer. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. Well I had to get a ticket first which was very quick and easy, I then went to the Cricketers pub in Bramall Lane itself, which although small, had a good atmosphere and the beer was cheap considering I'm a Chelsea fan I'm used to paying extortionate prices. The Bramall Lane ground is very impressive and should really be a Premier League stadium. As we were walking around the stadium, a Sheffield United fan came up to us and started having a chat which was nice. 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. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: Our team were never in the game throughout the 90 minutes. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. Its also a typical Northern town so its full of characterful little pubs you can visit, too. The toilets were found to be clean and of a good standard. There was no trouble with the home fans on their way home. I hope to see a Sheffield derby here some day. I thought we managed to drown out the Greasy Chip Butty song at the start of the first half, but not the second. We had a chat with some home fans outside the stadium and they were friendly and we discussed all things football. It was also to be the first ever visit to Bramall Lane so thought it would be a good trip. As is the case with pretty much every team in the Football League, Sheffield United have a good website where you can look at your ticketing options and buy tickets for games. A very enjoyable day out at a brilliant ground. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. We lost 2-1 which was disappointing. The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. I went straight into the ground, as I didn't fancy walking around too much. Here are some of our favourites: Sheffield is a student city, so there are loads of great places to go for a drink before the game. It was an entertaining game which unfortunately finished 2-1 to them, with our ex-striker Billy Sharp scoring both including a cracker of a volley in the second minute. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by a few idiots. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. Dave Croft adds; a lot of Blades fans sentimentally call the ground Beautiful down town Bramall Lane, as a match day announcer uses this description to welcome the away fans. Wolves doubled their lead just after the second half got underway. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! We all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. Swansea have just been relegated fromthe Premier League, but I was looking forward to new challenges ahead and hopefully the return of passing football. In the second half, Lewis Dunk had a great chance to put Albion ahead but spurned it over. Sheffield derby here some day and they seemed quite friendly site, you walk up some stairs and into rather... 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