It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. View From Your Seat Stadium Facilities . The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. I travelled on the away supporters transport to the ground and arrived in good time for a look around. 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. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 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). It seemed to take an eternity to get out of the stadium, but once we finally got outside there was a bit of crowd trouble. Front row seats and a crowd of 25,000 was a pleasure to be a part of. We all moved toward the back of the stand as it was a rainy day, which unfortunately meant we couldn't see a scoreboard. The uniqueness of Bramall Lane doesnt stop there. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! Red and White Stripes Away Kit: 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. 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. They do provide a beer only bar. 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. Follow the A61 into Sheffield passing Hillsborough Stadium on your right. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. 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. The train arrived on time at 12.42 and we headed straight into the city centre. Before the game: Arriving at the ground early at around 1.30pm I had loads of time to look round. 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. I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. 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. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. A cracking ground well laid out and a good mix of old and new designs. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. We were unbeaten since April and a trip to Bramall lane is never easy for any team. Which was fair enough to be honest. 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. EFL Sky Bet Championship. Coming from North Wales (unlike most City fans) we went through the Peak District which was quite snowy (in April!) Bramall Lane is a cashless stadium so please bring credit cards, debit cards or mobile devices that allow contactless payment. 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. 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. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. Sheffield United Football Club was formed as an off-shoot of Sheffield United Cricket Club in 1889 and have played their home games at Bramall Lane ever since their formation. When we arrived we were originally a bit concerned because we could only see Sheffield United fans inside. Motorways were quiet and we got back to Swansea at 1am. 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 . The home fans seemed pretty friendly, and obviously in celebratory mood, given their recent form, and anniversary. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. But please let none of this put you off because if you go to Bramall Lane you will be well looked after. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. Bramall Lane Bramall Lane What to expect Bramall Lane will host an England men's group game. Alternatively, if you want to avoid Sheffield City Centre, then you may find it easier to park at Meadowhall Railway Station, near to the well known Shopping Centre (unless of course it is in the run up to Christmas or the January sales, when the shopping centre is very busy), just by Junction 34 of the M1, where you can park for free. All in all I'd certainly recommend Wednesday away as a must for fans of any clubs who come across them. Its very welcoming of away fans, too. We were dropped off right outside the visitors turnstiles. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. This was a match I was very much looking forward to. After this we walked the 10 mins or so to the ground. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! Otherwise, alcohol is available inside the ground in the form of plastic 500ml bottles of Heineken (4) or 330ml bottles of Bulmers Cider (4) or Cans of John Smiths (4). The overall attendance was around 19,000, not bad for a midweek game at League One level. My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. 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. Bramall Lane is an impressive ground and the oldest still being used in the whole country, so it's quite an important ground for to visit. Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. This cost 4.50 which I thought was reasonably priced for a Premier League ground. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The stadium is balanced, with all four stands being of the same height. As before, the coaches were parked outside the away end, meaning it was a simple journey from the stand to the coach. The red half of Sheffield took full advantage and put three goals past us. 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. We knew it was mainly street parking and we parked up on Langdon Street. As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, causing shares to plummet in after-hours trading. Someone had clearly decided that as the Police plans were already made, then they might as well stick to them. Had a pre-booked ticket so couldn't stay for more beer in this fine drinking city. Leave M1 at Junction 33 and take the A630 into Sheffield City Centre. The Leppings Lane End that we were housed in, isn't much to look at. We'd brought a decent number of fans and the atmosphere was fairly lively home and away. The atmosphere was good from the Leeds fans in the first half but once Sheffield United got their goals they started to sing and the Leeds fans simply gave up on what I believe was the worst performance in 4 years. 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. 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. They had half a dozen real ales on, the couple of which I had were in very decent condition. 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. 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. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. There are however three very modern, new stands. As you come out of the railway station, walk up the slope and cross over at the traffic lights, then turning to your left. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. Leon Clarke perhaps should have extended Wolves' lead, but fluffed two decent chances. Decent view - hard to see high balls due to ceiling coverage - great atmosphere first game back after lockdown. This stand which was opened in 1996, has had the corners to either side of it filled in, by offices on one side and a family seated area on the other, called the Fortina Spa Corner, in a corporate sponsorship deal. The closest of all of the hotels it's actually on the same road as the stadium, the Copthorne has a fitness centre, a conference centre, a restaurant, a bar and free parking. Having said that, it is a bit mean for the Blades to confine away fans to the lower tier where the view of the pitch isnt so good. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Copthorne Hotel Sheffield 60+. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. I didnt have a pie unfortunately due to having a KFC about an hour before kickoff and didnt use the toilets. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. We got to see our new signing Allan Saint-Maximin grab his first goal and we also got to see Shelvey score a goal which was given following a VAR decision. 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. 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. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. 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. Living in Sheffield as a northern exile this was a no brainer. All square at the break, with no chances of note. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. We were served by two young men who were very on the ball and the Pies were served in a Blades cardboard holder. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. Great view for play coming towards you on the right wing. The atmosphere was excellent and our sold out away end were in great voice. The game started with the home side having a few half chances, and one good opportunity which was saved. No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. The away end is quite cramped and luckily we stood as sitting would've been uncomfortable I imagine. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. I went straight into the ground, as I didn't fancy walking around too much. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Was a good day overall despite the result and other results went our way as well. Service was a bit slow but friendly. I would recommend going if you get the chance. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. 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. Red & White Wizards Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. I liked the look of Bramall Lane from the outside. Your email address will not be published. There wasnt many spaces and the other streets in the area are permit parking only so arrive in plenty of time. 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). The facilities were fine and the stewards I thought were very friendly. 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. The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. 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. due to part of the ground being used for first class cricket. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of it. 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. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, casa de Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat 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. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU Telephone: Your email address will not be published. The route leads along Sheaf Street and Shoreham Street. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. The route takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes. 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