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. There was no trouble with the home fans on their way home. Bramall Lane is one of those that typifies exactly what makes English football so iconic, and why this stadium is recognised worldwide. If youre in Sheffield and youre hosting a special occasion then the home of Sheffield United should definitely be high on your list of places to consider. Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. The visiting supporters turnstiles are about 200 yards along this road on the left. It will set you back 10 if you're an adult and 6 if you're a concession. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? Made the 2-hour train journey from St Pancras (I live in East Anglia) which goes through some lovely scenery the further north you travel. I was surprised about the lack of response from the Blades after this, as aside from a couple of long range efforts, Wolves held their lead comfortably. Great day! Wed 1st March 2023 19:55 Emirates FA Cup at Bramall Lane. If you plan on booking the whole VIP box or suite, it might cost you about $3718 to $14979 on average. The home stands were filling up well and the sun was still out as the game kicked off. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. Under 22s/Students 20 There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. No matter what era of football you grew up in, Hillsborough is a major factor behind and the stadium is always going to be known for that. There are no user comments for this listing. 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. 0114 253 7200. For some reason, one of the gangways up to the seats was taped off which didn't help when finding seats. Despite the result and the performance by our team, Hillsborough was a great day out. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. The red half of Sheffield took full advantage and put three goals past us. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. 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 all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. Pubs close to the ground tend to be for home fans only. 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. Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. There is step-free access throughout this route. 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. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. The joy was short lived as after 36 minutes Baxter scored for Sheffield United and in the 45th minute Collins scored to make it 2-2 at half time. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. It looked a huge stadium when we came out into it. 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. Leave M1 at Junction 33 and take the A630 into Sheffield City Centre. Had a pre-booked ticket so couldn't stay for more beer in this fine drinking city. Not only this but I had heard that Hillsborough has a decent atmosphere and is a traditional old ground. South Stand Gangway H Bramall Lane SSM2 Bramall Lane Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. We got to the ground for about 10:30 and walked around the back of the GAC stand. It was 4-0 to Sheffield United and a completely abysmal performance. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! After a couple of beers we decided to take up our seats. These large cowsheds used to be quite common but more modern construction of course now hold sway. In the likes of Doyle, Maguire, Scougall and Baxter they have some very capable players. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The facilities in the stands were average. 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. The atmosphere wasn't as good as I was expecting, but it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. 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. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. I was not all bad, just the result. A low shot into the near goal could easily cross the line unseen by the fans since the advertising boards actually obscure the last few inches of the pitch at that end. All Rights Reserved. The atmosphere was excellent and our sold out away end were in great voice. Sheffield scrapped a 2-1 win. We are not Forest, there is no history of ill feeling between the clubs, the level of Policing was a waste of money, unbelievable. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. Most Cardiff fans walked to their awaiting coaches but my father and I returned to the car, which was parked about 5-10 minutes from the stadium. Under 18s 16, Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday rivalry. 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. The stadium is balanced, with all four stands being of the same height. Eccleshall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW (0114 267 7700). Apart from a bit of a hold up at traffic lights, we made good time getting to the Motorway. I would recommend going if you get the chance. Modern All Seated Attendance Record 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. Sheffield United took an early lead in the first half, Billy Sharp scoring from the edge of the six yardbox, and although they had numerous chances to increase the score they were only foiled by Adam Davies in the Barnsley goal making some great saves. From my base in Macclesfield an easy and scenic hour long train ride along the Hope Valley to Sheffield. The closest of all of the hotels we recommend given that its actually on the same road as the stadium, the Copthorne has a fitness centre, a conference centre, a restaurant, a bar and free parking. The away end is quite cramped and luckily we stood as sitting would've been uncomfortable I imagine. Wolves play was sharp throughout, with signing of the season Kevin McDonald shining on his return to his former employer. Thereafter Sheffield managed to miss chance after chance and the Shrewsbury goalkeeper made a few incredible saves, so the final score stayed at 2-1. We were going into this game on the back of a seven match losing run against tough opponents. Still theres always next week! We got out of the ground easily and found our car parked in the hotel car park. It's a classic English ground. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. I got on the train at 5:45 and got chatting to a few disgruntled Middlesbrough fans who'd seen their side lose 1-0 at Barnsley. We had been doing quite well away recently and Bramall Lane is somewhere I've always wanted to go. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. Sheffield United is well worth a visit. Bramall Lane is a cashless stadium so please bring credit cards, debit cards or mobile devices that allow contactless payment. Great view for play coming towards you on the right wing. The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. 2. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. The United fans are particularly passionate and vocal about their club. The game itself was an unusual one. Plus apparently there was mayhem after Forest lost at Bramall Lane there in the last round. The view from the away end is superb. A decent day was marred by a rubbish game. But as you walk into your seats, you see just how big it is, which it would do when it holds 30,000+. I was approached by a Sheffield United fan at the station who apologised for it not being a better game and for the the lack of entertainment provided by his team. See the view from your seat at Bramall Lane, page 1. I was very disappointed with the way we played. We arrived back at the ground with about 20 minutes before kick off. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. Burger King at the railway station, McDonalds and a KFC both on Queens Road. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. however the original fixture was postponed. Whilst Dave Barraclough informs me; In the station itself is the Sheffield Tap which serves real ales and is run by the Thornbridge Brewery (please note though that no football colours are allowed). I walked around the ground to get a sense of context and a feel of the place. Getting away from ground after the game. The clubs corporate team can host any number of events, from exhibitions through to major functions and even weddings. We never really got going and struggled to test the Sheffield goalkeeper. Located on the popular Eccleshall Road is this JD Wetherspoons pub that offer cheap drinks, cheap pub grub and some TVs dotted around the place. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? We have been on a bad run over Christmas period with some bad luck. 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: This stand is two-tiered and also has an electric scoreboard, perched between the two. As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. We left Molineux at around 9:30am, and arrived in Sheffield at 12 noon. Keen to exit the war zone created by the South Yorkshire Police we went straight into the ground. We'll earn a small commission. Something to note was I had taken my flag and they asked to see if it had a British kite mark on it? Teresa Jewell, Travelling Owls Fan (even home games are an away game, as I life in Stockport) I am a Yorkshire girl through and through and proud! Nice to get a game in with minimum travel hassle. Quirky comfortable decor, friendly staff and customers, mostly home fans. 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. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. We stopped at the usual Warwick Services on the M40 and the weather got worse as we heading north. I travelled on the supporters coach. As can be imagined the travelling Wednesday fans were in heaven unlike the home fans who were gutted. Here are some of our favourites: As well as being excellent for disabled supporters, Bramall Lane is a ground with that perfect mix of history and modernisation. The pub was mostly home fans but there were about 25 Cardiff fans there. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. due to part of the ground being used for first class cricket. It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. All five stands are completely different and they to fill the stadium so no complaints on that front. 68,287 v Leeds United From our seats we had a decent view, although there is a couple of supporting pillars but if your in the upper stand then the obstruction is minimal. 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. Service was quick and the pub was fairly busy with a mixture of fans and students who were returning to University over the weekend. Myself dad and my son had time to kill so we walked through the city centre with a couple of hundred other supporters. 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