We got to the ground for about 10:30 and walked around the back of the GAC stand. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by a few idiots. This was the second time I'd visited Bramall Lane and after enjoying my first visit I was eager to take another look. The hotel is less than a mile from Bramall Lane. Nice touch, no consolation. 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? Inside the ground, with five minutes to go before kick-off the Shoreham Street end was half empty and it looked as if Uniteds fans had decided for some reason to give the game a miss, but suddenly they all turned up and the ground looked a good 75% full when the match began. One day it will host Premier League games, I'm sure of it. The atmosphere from the home end only came when they scored. 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. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. 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. For pretty much the rest of the game, Norwich were defending attacks which mostly didn't end with anything, which frustrated the home support. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. Buy Hospitality. In truth I was expecting to pay a lot more. That at least was explained to me! There was loads of action and of course fouls but it wouldn't be a derby without those. The stewards were helpful in finding the seats and the facilities below on the concourse were good, despite the pricing. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. As we were walking around the stadium, a Sheffield United fan came up to us and started having a chat which was nice. We'll earn a small commission. The match itself was decent, by no means a classic, and one of our poorer performances. 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. The ground has its own claim to fame in a more modern sense, too, as it was the first to host a floodlit football match, which it did on the 14th of October 1878. 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. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. That is a feature which does take me back. Bramall Lane was closed to through traffic to allow Southend United supporters coaches and pedestrians to leave safely, so we had a slightly longer journey to make to get away from the ground and heavily congested traffic made for slow going but soon enough we found the A57 and headed home towards Manchester and North Wales. They do not mess and they take you out of the stand very fast. England MU21s will host Germany at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Tuesday 27 September (7.45pm kick-off) The Young Lions have secured their place at the 2023 U21 EURO in Romania and Georgia next summer. Despite that, the two clubs have spent most of their time at different levels, which takes something out of the fixture. SSM2 Bramall Lane Tony Currie Stand F Bramall Lane Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. The stadium is balanced, with all four stands being of the same height. I liked the look of Bramall Lane from the outside. The stewards were relaxed and informative. Was then an easy drive home, arriving back at about 9pm, in good time to see in the New Year. 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 Sheffield United fans were quiet for large periods of the game but when they did become vocal they created a good atmosphere. The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. We left via the A6135 to pick up the M1 and it was slow until the junction with the A6102 and then it was fine. The Bramall Lane Kop End opposite was full and sounded loud when they started singing. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. Norwich City grew into the game and took the lead. As I had requested an aisle set getting out was easy and I was back in Sheffield Station for 10 past five. It's a little difficult to see the nearest goal, especially when everyone stands up during build-up play, or in anticipation of a goal. Overally a really good day out. The atmosphere was good and the acoustics in the away end are good. The game itself was an unusual one. Bramall Lane Bramall Lane What to expect Bramall Lane will host an England men's group game. I only caught the aftermath but I learned later that this had resulted in two Norwich City being taken to hospital so it was fairly serious. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. There is a shop attached at the front and the platinum suite for dinner plus ticket shop and legends of the lane museum. Talk about drive of shame, but it was all good natured. The derby has been their ever since. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. Great day! But aside from that a chance to go to an historic ground was too good to miss. We were dropped off right outside the visitors turnstiles. 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. 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. 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. Sheffield and Rotherham are separated by just six miles so its fair to say bragging rights on the line when the two teams clash. Sheffield United took the lead when Billy Sharp latched onto a defensive mistake to fire the hosts in front. After this we walked the 10 mins or so to the ground. 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. 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. As it was a midday kick off I took my own packed lunch and beverage. We arrived back at the ground with about 20 minutes before kick off. 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. 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. As we got straight off the train, the Yorkshire police met us and took us straight into the pub outside the train station called the Howard. After furious protests the goal stood. Although the outcome was obviously in our favour (and rightly so), it does feel like VAR is dragging the game back too much. 0114 253 7200. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. 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). 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. We went down on the Friday and stayed in the hotel next to the ground. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! 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). But would come back to Bramall Lane in the future. Sheff-Utd.co.uk 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) An enjoyable day out, just disappointing that our new manager wasnt able to instantly end our miserable run. 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. 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. Decent enough facilities and stewards were on the ball over some high jinks. I mean that in a complimentary way too. The clubs corporate team can host any number of events, from exhibitions through to major functions and even weddings. 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. And they play in red and white stripes what's not to like? I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. 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. Turn up to the right along St Marys Road, past the Church to the next junction and turn left into Bramall Lane. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. I can recommend the meat and potato pies. We were back home by 1am. The disaster subsequently shaped the way of UK stadia over the last 25 years or, great from a safety point of view, but bad in the way it's lead to soulless all seated bowl stadiums. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Go to this wonderful ground. 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. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. The 745 away supporters were in full voice for most of the first half but had nothing to sing about after that! 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. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. 5. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. Very easy, we came by car and I was dropped off just round the corner from the ground. 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. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. It took just under four and a half hours to get there, including a 30 minute stop. However, the lead only lasted 4 minutes with Neal Maupay equalising with a header. Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! However, I was lucky to have a spare seat next to mine so it worked out okay. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. It's a classic English ground. 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. Jan 6, 2009. Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. I got to the ground at around 12:30 pm. and into Sheffield. Motorways were quiet and we got back to Swansea at 1am. The journey up was easy enough. We'd brought a decent number of fans and the atmosphere was fairly lively home and away. 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. 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. I would recommend going if you get the chance. Your email address will not be published. Blackburn carried on for most of the second half working hard until Richie Smallwood dived into a challenge and was sent off, levelling up the team numbers of 10 v 10. Didnt see a pub near to the ground. There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. Getting away from the ground was easy the police were a little over evident and roads were closed. Home fans seemed friendly, but the pubs seemed a little hostile so we avoided them. Matchday Information for Bramall Lane, the home of Sheffield Utd 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. The influential centre half passed away in 2007. I would've loved a pint but they weren't serving alcohol at half-time, which was a shame. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! 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. 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. Bramall Lane was a ground I'd never been to before. The concourse serving all the normal fare was also tight, but we got some beers in and started cranking up the noise. No problems with home fans, food or the ale. No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. We parked in the City Centre at the Moor Shopping Centre, not exactly cheap but easy walking distance to the ground and also typical footy food outlets. We got out of the ground easily and found our car parked in the hotel car park. The overall attendance was around 19,000, not bad for a midweek game at League One level. I went on the official club coaches, which meant an early start, given the 1:25 kick off. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU Telephone: The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. 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. Overall a great day out for Newcastle fans and we picked up the three points. 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. On arrival, the coaches parked right outside the away section. There are no user comments for this listing. The journey takes in views of the Etihad, Old Trafford and Edgeley Park grounds. The stewards were fantastic despite reports I have heard about the treatment of Leeds fans in the past meetings between Leeds and Sheffield United. In the likes of Doyle, Maguire, Scougall and Baxter they have some very capable players. We'll earn a small commission. Red & White Wizards Grass Club Nickname: The turnstiles are electrical so you just put the barcode of your ticket it in, like at Elland Road then you proceed into the ground. I had a clear idea of where I was going until we pulled up behind a car with a Charlton sticker in the rear window. The south Londoners made most of the noise. Got a steer from a mate who knows the city, and headed first to the Rutland Arms on Brown St with plenty of time until kick-off. In addition to this, it was a new stadium for me and a chance to follow Albion away. Also just over the bridge is a nice little chip shop, not the largest menu, but affordable and good chips. 2019-2020: 30,869 (Premier League) View From Your Seat Stadium Facilities . When I got to the ground I went straight in as it was only half an hour or so until kick off, but there were plenty of home fans still entering too, and they didn't give the Stevenage fans any trouble, Although the ground looks impressive from the inside, I have to say from the outside it certainly doesn't look as good as it could do, perhaps if they painted it the ground would look a little better? We left Swansea at 11am and arriving in Sheffield at 4.30pm. Overall I like the look of Bramall Lane. A real ale place only a few minutes from the train station and around a 15 minute walk then to Bramall Lane. As I Wednesday fan, I really wanted to write something bad about being an away fan at Bramall Lane, but there is nothing to write. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? The game was a competitive Yorkshire/Lancashire affair, a little lacking in skill but settled by a late Billy Sharp penalty for Sheffield United, they just about deserved the win. Many not wearing their colours for obvious reasons. / Green & Yellow (Third), Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Kevin McCabe. Hopefully, we'll stay up and we'll be playing them again next season. The journey was as expected. I stayed in Leeds so only a 40 minute train ride to Sheffield. Bramall Lane Enviar Fotos Fotos Seces Comentrios Identificadores Seces com fotos em Bramall Lane Bramall Lane, BL1 Bramall Lane, BL2 Bramall Lane, BL3 Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand B Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand E Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand G 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. Once at our seats, the view was good. See the view from your seat at Bramall Lane, page 1. 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. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. The opening game of the Championship season. Interesting mix of old and new, with the Kop home end being a particularly impressive stand. Our seats inside were quite close together, but most of our supporters were standing anyway. The purchase of your season ticket is for home league games only and does not include cup or play-off games. The ground was well sign posted for the majority of the route. But up against a good team, we should up our game for this one. 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