This was a match I was very much looking forward to. 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. Jan 6, 2009. Over 60s 25 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. Good to see our young Lewis Travis proving a point that he is good enough at this level. 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. There are no user comments for this listing. 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. As I had requested an aisle set getting out was easy and I was back in Sheffield Station for 10 past five. It's 3 for adults to enter and 2 for concessions, but check it is open before you travel to avoid disappointment. Decent enough facilities and stewards were on the ball over some high jinks. The train arrived on time at 12.42 and we headed straight into the city centre. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. Got home around 6.30pm after nearly being run off the road on the M1, woman, 4X4S and mobile phones, shouldnt be allowed, lethal combination. Bramall Lane, which is obviously the Sheffield United ground, was once home to Wednesday. Those who forget to ask may be unsure of the situation until the match has ended. 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. For us a horrible end to the one bright spot in a horrible season. Sheffield scrapped a 2-1 win. Located directly behind the goal at Bramall Lane's end (towards the city centre), the Bramall Lane stand is a two-tiered structure that was opened in 1966. 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. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! The 19,000 crowd was not as loud as I expected, which may have been due to the non stop rain. 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. The journey was as expected. On entering the seating area there were more steps to ascend, but there were ample hand rails to assist us older fans. Women's Euros semi final 2022. Yes Shirt Sponsors: On exiting the railway station just turn left follow Shoreham Street and that will lead you straight to the Bramall Lane ground. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat The game ended 1-1 and we went home with a point, somehow. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. Bramall Lane seating chart and map for sport events and concerts. At half time the bogs were as you would expect, compact, packed and smokey with a number of fans grabbing a fag. 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. 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. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. Front row seats and a crowd of 25,000 was a pleasure to be a part of. View photos. We walked to Burger King at the railway station, the latter being a bit of a mixing point for fans changing trains for other grounds in South Yorkshire. The day was helped by another good performance in what's turning out to be a good season for Wolves. The invader outpaced the ineffective stewards and eventually gave himself up, seemingly embarrassed at not being caught. We bagged a nice consolation goal though. Whenever we play at Bramall Lane I tend to go as it's a local derby and there's usually a good atmosphere with the good number of travelling Barnsley fans. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. Having got back on track we parked up in the city centre, probably impossible on a Saturday, for a very reasonable 3.50. You can then take a yellow tram to the City Centre and then walk to the ground. he looks like he knows where hes going pipe up a youth from the back, like I didnt. Five past midday! Got a raised eyebrow when I asked if they serve away fans wearing colours (why was I even asking?). Very welcoming for away fans. 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. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. Being in my 20's, some of the names weren't familiar, but the likes of Neil Shipperley, Simon Tracey and Georges Santos brought back memories of previous battles with the Blades. Its very welcoming of away fans, too. Obviously Blades fans like to get that last pint in before taking their seats. 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. As expected, the game started at a rapid tempo, with United coming close to scoring early on, the lively Scougall forcing a good save from Carl Ikeme. As we were walking around the stadium, a Sheffield United fan came up to us and started having a chat which was nice. Didn't take much notice of the food inside the ground it looked much the same as anywhere else. 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 travelled on one of the 4 Bournemouth supporters coaches, which was good for a Sunday kickoff. Sheffield on the whole is always an enjoyable away day, a City full of good pubs, bars and restaurants and equally important two traditional football grounds full of history and tradition. Your email address will not be published. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. Can see play at the other end. With only a few police present. I was surprised at how high up we were, but Oxford brought around 1,800 fans. Blues won 1-0 !! 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'll earn a small commission. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. One fan in the home end seemed to be getting quite wound up which was entertaining. About a ten minute walk away at the bottom of Eccleshall Road is a Wetherspoons Outlet called the Sheaf Island. Having read the advice on this guide we decided to walk to the Sheaf Island Wetherspoons pub. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. So we went straight into the ground for a drink inside. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. This is particularly useful if the M1 is slow around J30, as it often is!There is also the option of renting a private driveway near Bramall Lane via YourParkingSpace.co.uk. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. I would recommend it for fans making a long trip. The weather was beautiful and we were all looking forward to the domestic campaign resuming after a break for the Euro qualifiers. There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. Follow the A61 into Sheffield passing Hillsborough Stadium on your right. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. I got away from the ground fine and followed the signs and crowds back to Sheffield Railway Station which took around 20 minutes. Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. The stands all round present a magnificent sight, and many fans were saying how good it looked. Bramall Lane is located just south of Sheffield city centre. An enjoyable day out, just disappointing that our new manager wasnt able to instantly end our miserable run. However, there was a heavy police presence at the game. I hadn't been to Bramall Lane before, so I was looking forward to a new ground to tick off. 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. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! 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). If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. Just follow the red and white. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. The Wetherspoons had a mix of fans in and a match on the big screen. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away from the ground was not too bad. It took just under four and a half hours to get there, including a 30 minute stop. On the concourses, there are television screens showing the game going on inside as well as a betting outlet. We walked right past some old-fashioned turnstiles (sadly didn't get to use them) and round the corner to the away fans block, which is right next to a Subway if you fancy a last-minute sandwich. 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. 3. We walked through the concourse which looks like it needs doing up a bit then walked up to our seats. Bramall Lane has to me been one of the most underrated grounds in the country. To say I was looking forward to this match would be an understatement. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. Not only this but I had heard that Hillsborough has a decent atmosphere and is a traditional old ground. I stayed in Leeds so only a 40 minute train ride to Sheffield. The bars are always under staffed so expect queues. Your email address will not be published. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Sheffield United Football Club - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. We stopped at the usual Warwick Services on the M40 and the weather got worse as we heading north. Someone had clearly decided that as the Police plans were already made, then they might as well stick to them. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Their pressure paid off when Enda Stevens volleyed in after 26 minutes. Although the outcome was obviously in our favour (and rightly so), it does feel like VAR is dragging the game back too much. No hassles with the journey and enough time to grab some beer from the Sainsburys outside the station before boarding the train. Easy getting out of the ground and back to the railway station, no issues or delays. Average Attendance seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. The city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. I mean that in a complimentary way too. Sheffield United took the lead when Billy Sharp latched onto a defensive mistake to fire the hosts in front. As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. The first half continued in a similar vein, with both sides looking dangerous. 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. 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. Sheffield United fans I salute you. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. These large cowsheds used to be quite common but more modern construction of course now hold sway. 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. Thats not always been the case. Although the concourse was quite large it was quite dated. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. I was looking forward to my visit to Bramall Lane as it is a ground I had yet to visit, and was feeling confident about a result after we beat the Blades at home earlier in the season. They do provide a beer only bar. This is the first time for a few years that Chesterfield have visited both Bramall Lane and Hillsborough so this was a good chance to compare the two. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. 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. Sun 12th March 2023 14:00 FA Women's Championship at Bramall Lane. We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! Easy walk to the ground from the station, 15 minutes direct (well, that was on the way back). 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. No offence, but apart from the memorial garden (which is to be 100% commended) and obligatory statues of former players there seemed little to distinguish it from other contemporary venues. The facilities were fine and the stewards I thought were very friendly. All square at the break, with no chances of note. Should we be in the same league next season it will be a must do game to attend again. Sheffield is in South Yorkshire and is reasonably easy to reach from pretty much anywhere in the country; though you might have a little bit more difficulty if the weather is bad. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. This is where you can once again see how much of a traditional old school ground Hillsborough is. Seating view photos from seats at Bramall Lane, section Bramall Lane Stand G, row N, seat 167, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Blades fans we met sitting above us, but there were no problems. Upon entering, you walk up some stairs and into a rather old-fashioned concourse. The tram journey time is around 20 minutes and costs 4 return. 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. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? It's worth noting that the away coaches will all be parked on the street outside of the ground afterwards, this was not made clear to us and I had to ask a Police Officer of this before heading into the ground. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We walked back to the station in no real rush because of the time of our train back, obviously disappointed, but I enjoyed visiting the stadium and all that goes with it. 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. Everyone seemed friendly and in good mood since Sheffield United were on a good run. Englands national side played five internationals at the Sheffield ground before 1930, whilst the cricket test match came in 1902 when England played Australia. The stewards were completely anonymous which allowed some blokes a few rows ahead of us togenerate some very odd smelling smoke! 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. The noisiest home fans are behind the opposite goal which limits the banter somewhat but there was still some good atmosphere. 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. 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. that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. It also offers food too. The match itself was decent, by no means a classic, and one of our poorer performances. 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). I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). As more fans arrived it did get more cramped, especially down to the end of the kiosks which was selling alcohol. Not far from a perfect day out, given our result. 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? Blades Mad (Footy Mad Network). Why? 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. The game was highly entertaining and Southend United were on the front foot from the start kicking towards us and deservedly scored first after 29 minutes from a Leonard 30 yard screamer and 2 minutes later Payne made it 2 nil to send the 1060 Southend fans delirious. Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. In fact it's very neat and presentable. We sped north, breakfast was taken at Peterborough, and we arrived at Sheffield at around 10.30am. A cracking ground well laid out and a good mix of old and new designs. Go to this wonderful ground. Sat 11th March 2023 15:00 Sky Bet Championship at Bramall Lane. I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. Living in Sheffield as a northern exile this was a no brainer. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? When you reach the Park Square Roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for the ground. Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. 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). The pub was mostly home fans but there were about 25 Cardiff fans there. Joe Shaw made his debut for Sheffield United at the tender age of 16 in 1945. Outside the ticket office and fashioned into a grass bank was a memorial garden dedicated to Blades followers who have passed away. Matchday Information for Bramall Lane, the home of Sheffield Utd And they play in red and white stripes what's not to like? 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