The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. 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. I have been here a few times (once in the 1970's when the Cricket pitch was still present on site) I enjoyed good views of the pitch and there was plenty of atmosphere. Copyright Football-Stadiums.co.uk 2015-2023 - Do Not Reproduce Without Permission | About - Contact - Advertising- Privacy, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, S2 4SU. We walked through the concourse which looks like it needs doing up a bit then walked up to our seats. Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? After that a few good chances came the way of United but to no avail for the home side. Despite the result and the performance by our team, Hillsborough was a great day out. 5. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. 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. On exiting the railway station just turn left follow Shoreham Street and that will lead you straight to the Bramall Lane ground. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. We walked to a pub called The Cremorne which was full of home fans but as away fans (with no colours on) we came across no trouble at all. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. 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. 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. Over 60s 25 One of a kind: All our high-res venue maps have been meticulously designed and built from scratch. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. We walked to Bramall Lane from Sheffield Railway Station which took around 15-20 minutes. It is located on the A621 (Bramall Lane). I have wanted to come to Bramall Lane for many years since its the oldest professional ground still used. Despite constant rain, the pitch was in very good condition. View the Bramall Lane maps and Bramall Lane seating charts for Bramall Lane in Sheffield, S2 4SU. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. 7. Sat 11th March 2023 15:00 Sky Bet Championship at Bramall Lane. Sheffield scrapped a 2-1 win. We have been on a bad run over Christmas period with some bad luck. Arguably, the Blades were helped by a bizarre refereeing performance from Kevin Friend, who seemed determined to join in with the Blades' birthday celebrations. We left Molineux at around 9:30am, and arrived in Sheffield at 12 noon. The Blades are always well supported, so allowed for that. The Bramall Lane Kop End opposite was full and sounded loud when they started singing. Some friends were up for the game and staying. I thought we managed to drown out the Greasy Chip Butty song at the start of the first half, but not the second. The journey takes in views of the Etihad, Old Trafford and Edgeley Park grounds. That, however, does not mean the ground has always been in the same way we see it now. The toilets were found to be clean and of a good standard. Joe Shaw made his debut for Sheffield United at the tender age of 16 in 1945. #1. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. One of those days. Front row seats and a crowd of 25,000 was a pleasure to be a part of. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. However, I was lucky to have a spare seat next to mine so it worked out okay. Sheffield United v Luton Town. I'd heard stories from friends and family about how they'd loved going to Bramall Lane in years gone by and enjoying the old school features of the ground and the atmosphere. Bramall Lane is, as is the case with most old stadia, built in the English Style of having a separate stand on each side of the pitch. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. Also, even though the police closed off roads they never made a full escort all the way to the M1, so getting away can take a little time. Albion then had a penalty shout turned down for a clear handball in the penalty area. 5. Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! 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. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. We bagged a nice consolation goal though. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. 68,287 v Leeds United I went straight into the ground, as I didn't fancy walking around too much. 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. 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). 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. I got away from the ground fine and followed the signs and crowds back to Sheffield Railway Station which took around 20 minutes. As can be imagined the travelling Wednesday fans were in heaven unlike the home fans who were gutted. To make matters worse it turns out to be the bloke who sits in front of us at home games, he will never be allowed to forget this. 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. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. So we went straight into the ground for a drink inside. Bramall Lane Upload Photos Photos Sections Comments Tags Sections with photos at Bramall Lane Bramall Lane, A1 Bramall Lane, B Bramall Lane, BL1 Bramall Lane, BL2 Bramall Lane, BL3 Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand B Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand E This match was certainly going to be a red letter day in my life as a Charlton supporter. A relatively easy journey with no delays and we were in Sheffield at 2 pm. Despite the outcome it was a trip that I will never forget. We'll earn a small commission. Living in Sheffield as a northern exile this was a no brainer. Crowds we can only ever dream of. I first went to the ticket office to pick up my ticket then I had a look in club shop and general look outside the ground. There are plans to expand the capacity on The Kop, but these have been paused until such a time as Sheffield United establish themselves as a regular Premier League club. My father and I arrived just shy of 5pm, and not many Cardiff had turned up at this point. Our team had some changes that worked well and we were quite good in the first half with some good runs forward but did not take advantage, after the home team were reduced to ten men after the referee sent off a Sheffield defender for two bookable offences. Shortly after that the ball fell to Bradley Wright Phillips after an error from a blades centre half and there was only one outcome; 0-2 Charlton. There was loads of action and of course fouls but it wouldn't be a derby without those. Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. 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. 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 Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. 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. Really would like to see them at the top level sometime soon, as they definitely have the fanbase for it. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane. Attendances werent good at the ground and Englands loss was blamed on poor light - something that was believed to be as a result of smoke from the nearby factories. 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. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. Plus apparently there was mayhem after Forest lost at Bramall Lane there in the last round. A few things were thrown by Sheffield fans but fair play to the police they kept the fans moving. I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. 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. 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). TheClub have applied for planning permission to add an additional tier onto the South Stand that would contain an additional 5,400 seats. After a reasonable start, we could not hold on through our defensive frailties. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). Bramall Lane was a ground I'd never been to before. Our seats inside were quite close together, but most of our supporters were standing anyway. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? With Sheffield Wednesday winning their lunchtime encounter 2-0 against Huddersfield, United need to keep the pressure up on the blue half of the steel city with three more points. Although there are bouncers on the doors, away fans are allowed into the pub wearing colours. The opening game of the Championship season. 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 stayed in Leeds so only a 40 minute train ride to Sheffield. 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. Both sides of the ground are large single tiered stands. We chose to go by car, yours truly blagging a people carrier from work for the journey. 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. Leave the M1 at Junction 36 and follow the A61 into Sheffield. 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. 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. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. he looks like he knows where hes going pipe up a youth from the back, like I didnt. 1862* Undersoil Heating: Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. Modern All Seated Attendance Record All square at the break, with no chances of note. Great day! From any other direction youll want to get on the M1 until Junction 33 before following signs for Sheffield. After furious protests the goal stood. 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. Sheffield United's manager was sent to the stands midway through the second half. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. Got a raised eyebrow when I asked if they serve away fans wearing colours (why was I even asking?). Contact Details Collapse all Expand all Disabled Supporters View Ticket Sales View Hospitality View Parking View Locals said there were no pubs in the area allowing away fans in. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. Derek Dooley was a former of Chairman of the Club, who passed away in 2008. 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. USG Kit A second quickly followed a year later and then 12 years on the first roof was seen. 2. Anyway, it really felt like they were getting the upper hand when Moussa Djenepo scored with a wonderful dribble, shimmy and strike right in front of the away end. This pub brews its own beer on site and offers a mixture of real ales, craft beers in a modern environment. A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. 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. 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. The pubs near to the ground such as the Sheaf House, Railway Hotel, the Golden Lion and The Cricketers are for home fans only. The route leads along Sheaf Street and Shoreham Street. Five past midday! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? Seating view photos from seats at Bramall Lane, section Bramall Lane Stand G, row N, seat 167, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. Nice touch, no consolation. Sun 12th March 2023 14:00 FA Women's Championship at Bramall Lane. 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 city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. 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. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. 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. We'd brought a decent number of fans and the atmosphere was fairly lively home and away. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. Apart from a bit of a hold up at traffic lights, we made good time getting to the Motorway. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. The game itself was an unusual one. 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. Sheffield and Rotherham are separated by just six miles so its fair to say bragging rights on the line when the two teams clash. Upcoming fixtures at Bramall Lane. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. As it was a fairly close away trip (from Doncaster), we decided to buy tickets for the game. Also worth a visit is the Rutland Arms on Brown Street. 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. Decent pub with Thornbridge real ales. 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). 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. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. (opens in a new tab). Didnt see a pub near to the ground. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. 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. A very memorable away day, with a great traditional ground, good support for both sides a good result for the Addicks and Sheffield itself came across as a nice city with plenty of character. 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. Over the years Sheffield United have maximised the capacity of the Bramall Lane ground and with their large support, it is always a good atmosphere. The view was perfect, just in line with . The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! However, it is normally full 90 minutes before kick off. When Sheffield United gained promotion to the Premier League last season, I knew that I had to visit Bramall Lane and watch the Toon play there this season if I could. Car - From the West youll want to take the A57 into the city before getting on to Upper Hanover Street and then following the signs to Bramall Lane. 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. As more fans arrived it did get more cramped, especially down to the end of the kiosks which was selling alcohol. The concourse was a little cramped I thought. 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. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. 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. 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! The three home stands are all one tiered, with only our away stand being two tiered. Also just over the bridge is a nice little chip shop, not the largest menu, but affordable and good chips. Average Attendance 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. Blades fans we met sitting above us, but there were no problems. It needs some paint on it I thought because it seems to have faded somewhat but is still a striking stand all the same. Wolves play was sharp throughout, with signing of the season Kevin McDonald shining on his return to his former employer. You can also call the clubs ticket office or drop-in in person. Five and half thousand Addicts fans had bought tickets for a 12noon kick off in Sheffield. Once though the turnstiles (which I found had more room than some newer grounds) you go up a gangway bridge which is very much like something that you would find in a railway station in a rundown town centre. Great view but only a few seats to the end of the stand so a bit quieter than if you're in the middle, Good fight, Brook lost by TKO in round 10. We were served by two young men who were very on the ball and the Pies were served in a Blades cardboard holder. The atmosphere was brilliant and over 20,000 fans were at this game. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. We went to the Globe for a pint where there was about 30 away fans. We parked in the Sylvester Street Parking Lot (S1 4RN), which was a reasonable price at 4 for 4-6 hours. 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. Capacity: We had a chat with some home fans outside the stadium and they were friendly and we discussed all things football. Eccleshall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW (0114 267 7700). It took just under four and a half hours to get there, including a 30 minute stop. All five stands are completely different and they to fill the stadium so no complaints on that front. However thoughts of Hillsborough will always be linked to the disaster that took place there in 1989 when 96 fans lost their lives. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. 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. Find Bramall Lane, events and information. The game was a little slow in the first half. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Hillsborough? They looked like they might still come away with something until Billy Sharp was sent off for a rash challenge. Address: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, S2 4SU Capacity: 32,050 (All-Seater) Some grounds are so packed into a city they become a key part of its landscape. 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. In truth I was expecting to pay a lot more. I mean that in a complimentary way too. It is certainly a Premier League ground, there is one old stand, the Kop which was the biggest. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. I didnt notice any Home fans and contrary to a previous report singing was allowed. Although a scoreless draw it was a very good game, with lots of incident, seeing Carlisle coming closest to breaking the deadlock hitting a post just before half time and then being reduced to 10 men but valiantly holding on for a point. For some reason, one of the gangways up to the seats was taped off which didn't help when finding seats. Even though we had just played Sheffield United there wasn't many of there fans to be seen at all, surprisingly there were more Sheffield Wednesday fans celebrating there victory over Brentford earlier in the day. Interesting mix of old and new, with the Kop home end being a particularly impressive stand. 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. After a couple of beers we decided to take up our seats. The stewards were there if you needed them, but didn't get involved with the fans unnecessarily, which is how it should be in my opinion. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. That is a feature which does take me back. The first half continued in a similar vein, with both sides looking dangerous. 5. 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. The ticket office at the ground is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm, from 9am until 12pm on non-match day Saturdays or from 9am until half-time and for fifteen minutes after the final whistle on the day of the game. We stopped at the usual Warwick Services on the M40 and the weather got worse as we heading north. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. 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. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. Brilliant day out and I was happy with the point. It appears that the upper tier is now used by the home fans. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. They do provide a beer only bar. Fairly easy back on the coach, just the typical matchday traffic! It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. Norwich City grew into the game and took the lead. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. Overall a great day out for Newcastle fans and we picked up the three points. Bramall Lane has come on a lot since the days when it only had three sides to it until the early 1970's. If the supporting pillars in the Kop Stand at one end could be removed, then I would say that Bramall Lane would be the perfect stadium. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. 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. From a Blades perspective, Leeds are second in the most hated ranks. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stewards-good, they were very welcoming and friendly. All in all I'd certainly recommend Wednesday away as a must for fans of any clubs who come across them. Was then an easy drive home, arriving back at about 9pm, in good time to see in the New Year. 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. There are good, wide concourses with plenty of places to buy food and drink before and during the match, as well as kiosks where you can place a bet or two. 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 Legend Of The Lane museum features a host of the clubs memorabilia, collected during its extensive and exciting history. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. A cracking ground well laid out and a good mix of old and new designs. We are not Forest, there is no history of ill feeling between the clubs, the level of Policing was a waste of money, unbelievable. 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. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! You have to remember this is a ground located in the city and not adjacent to a motorway so expect queues. 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. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. This stand is two-tiered and also has an electric scoreboard, perched between the two. This was the second time I'd visited Bramall Lane and after enjoying my first visit I was eager to take another look. The train from Peterborough was 20 minutes late but the time was made up on route. 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