Stewarding seemed pretty relaxed as did the atmosphere inside the stadium. Its very welcoming of away fans, too. Second half got underway with no real change. The tram journey time is around 20 minutes and costs 4 return. 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. 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. We are not Forest, there is no history of ill feeling between the clubs, the level of Policing was a waste of money, unbelievable. 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. There wasn't any singing inside from either sets of fans. Bramall Lane has to me been one of the most underrated grounds in the country. 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. 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. Having got back on track we parked up in the city centre, probably impossible on a Saturday, for a very reasonable 3.50. The concourse in away end was a little small although the staff were quick at serving. There are no user comments for this listing. Decent view - hard to see high balls due to ceiling coverage - great atmosphere first game back after lockdown. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Why? 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. A big Wednesday night match for both teams with United needing a point to go above their bitter city rivals and into second place, and the Spireites in dire danger of relegation. Bramall Lane is now my new favourite ground. 68,287 v Leeds United The ground is traditional but not old or run down like you would expect from a traditional stadium of that size to be. Here is some information on each of the main stands: The ticket pricing for matches at Bramall Lane isnt the easiest thing to understand, with the club categorising matches, charging different amounts depending on where in the ground you want to sit and offering discounts for Blades Membership holders. The influential centre half passed away in 2007. But would come back to Bramall Lane in the future. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. Arguably, the Blades were helped by a bizarre refereeing performance from Kevin Friend, who seemed determined to join in with the Blades' birthday celebrations. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. Sheffield United scored two good goals in the first half and had a penalty saved, whilst Shrewsbury had two players sent off. A real ale place only a few minutes from the train station and around a 15 minute walk then to Bramall Lane. In the end the Police decided to take our bus in on it's own. It looked a huge stadium when we came out into it. 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. 0114 253 7200 (Option 1) Pitch Size: Your email address will not be published. The stewards were fantastic despite reports I have heard about the treatment of Leeds fans in the past meetings between Leeds and Sheffield United. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. Finding the ground was easy too, but parking was particularly difficult. Which was fair enough to be honest. As it was a fairly close away trip (from Doncaster), we decided to buy tickets for the game. Motorways were quiet and we got back to Swansea at 1am. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. 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. From any other direction youll want to get on the M1 until Junction 33 before following signs for Sheffield. Over 60s 25 An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. No real trouble in finding the ground, but parking around Bramall Lane on a match day could be a nightmare, if arriving after 1.30pm as there were no parking spaces that I could see. From my base in Macclesfield an easy and scenic hour long train ride along the Hope Valley to Sheffield. 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 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. This makes for a great atmosphere at games, but also can make it somewhat intimidating for the away supporter. An almost perfect day out in term of the result, although the ground failed to impress me enough to want to go back, although should we play Sheffield United in the play offs this season, I may consider making the journey again. We parked in the Sylvester Street Parking Lot (S1 4RN), which was a reasonable price at 4 for 4-6 hours. After a bad result against a poor side the heavens opened up and we got drenched. 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. 2022/23 Sheffield United V Luton Town. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. The ground was also used to host the final of the first known football tournament in the world, The Youdan Cup, with local team Hallam FC beating a Norfolk XI. 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE. No one could have thought then that he would go on to make a record breaking 714 appearances for the Club, including 632 in the league, over the next 21 years. The fact that Southend United had matched this once great club and competed in a good standard football match ensured a pleasant journey and good memories. Home fans seemed friendly, but the pubs seemed a little hostile so we avoided them. We knew it was mainly street parking and we parked up on Langdon Street. After two pints and a meal each there, I got a text from some of my pals saying they were in a pub called The Royal Standard (or The 'RS'), so we made the fifteen minute walk there. Also worth noting that if your tickets say to enter through gangway G, don't be alarmed when gangway F is the last available entrance when walking along the concourse. When we arrived we were originally a bit concerned because we could only see Sheffield United fans inside. From a Blades perspective, Leeds are second in the most hated ranks. The Bramall Lane ground is very impressive and should really be a Premier League stadium. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: As per an agreement with all Premier League Clubs, away fans will be charged a maximum price of those shown below for all League games: Adults 25-30 As a football fan there is a mix of great sadness, and curiosity associated with the stadium because of it. On reaching the inner ring road follow signs for A621 Bakewell, the ground is about a 1/4 of a mile the other side of the city centre. Before it became Sheffield Uniteds home ground, Bramall Lane was used as a cricket field, with six different cricket clubs playing there. The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. ", when a decision did go our way! And they play in red and white stripes what's not to like? My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. Well done to the FA, thanks! It was a very frustrating game played against a side who on the day were miles better than we were. We'll earn a small commission. Cue some very happy celebrations at the final whistle, a nice touch from Djenepo at the end (I know it's a common sight, but he made such a special effort to give his shirt to one lad in particular), and Hasenhuttl he's such a top guy when he celebrates in front of the away end. The Blades are always well supported, so allowed for that. After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. Leon Clarke perhaps should have extended Wolves' lead, but fluffed two decent chances. Modern All Seated Attendance Record I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. We'll still be there next year! I was surprised at how high up we were, but Oxford brought around 1,800 fans. It was our first visit to Bramall Lane and a chance to see Southend manager, Phil Brown pitting his wits against the successful Nigel Adkins. 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. Should we be in the same league next season it will be a must do game to attend again. Nice touch, no consolation. 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. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. We got out of the ground easily and found our car parked in the hotel car park. When they got singing it was from all three sides with the loudest being the Kop. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. The Club have announced their intention to further develop the capacity of Bramall Lane to over 40,000. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. The visiting supporters turnstiles are about 200 yards along this road on the left. 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. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) 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. Also, the roof was replaced with a new cantilever structure, allowing the supporting pillars of the old roof to be removed, giving fans more cover and an unimpeded view of the playing action. The route takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes. It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. Visit website. With only a few police present. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. Taxi - Getting a taxi from Sheffield Railway Station should cost in the region of 3.50 and take less than five minutes. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). The police then made an escort which took couple hundred of Millwall fans to ground and on the way meeting some aggressive Sheffield United which flared a few things up. We were close to kick off time so we headed straight into the ground and to our seats. Capacity: We walked amongst the Sheffield lot and got to the car with no trouble at all. As per our Season Ticket T&C's: 2.j. We'll earn a small commission. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. However, the way the stand is built, you feel very close to the pitch even in the upper tier. Overall a great day out. Whilst the GAC (South) Stand is a fairly plain looking stand, the Visit Malta Stand which sits opposite, is probably the smartest looking stand at Bramall Lane. 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. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. South Yorkshire Police looked as if they had prepared for a war. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Bramall Lane Ground? I like the away end but I've only ever been in the lower tier. In addition to this, it was a new stadium for me and a chance to follow Albion away. In the end it was a hard earned but thoroughly merited three points to take home to the Black Country, taking us onto an impressive tally of 80 from 37 games. We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. This is where I sat. Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. I was not all bad, just the result. This derby match is really important to both sets of fans and is steeped in history and to some, the cause of hatred. The oldest professional sports ground in the world they kept telling me. View Accessibility Symbols. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. the Wednesday fans were in decent voice, especially once they had established a lead. Unfortunately not an enjoyable day from my point of view, but hoping for better times in the long hard season ahead. Service was quick and the pub was fairly busy with a mixture of fans and students who were returning to University over the weekend. We didn't bother with any food as there was only one kiosk open and queues were too long to bother with. Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. I've learnt to play the train game now and booked a return ticket from Widnes to Sheffield at the discounted price of 13 saving 8 by booking in advance. (opens in a new tab). How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The away end is a good modern stand, as for the home end i wouldn't like to sit on the Kop as the supporting pillars look like they could be an annoyance if you were unfortunate to have to sit behind one. 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. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. Obviously Blades fans like to get that last pint in before taking their seats. The stadium, which was originally built for cricket way, way back on 1855 with a bonafide stand being built in 1896. 2019-2020: 30,869 (Premier League) Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. The tours last about an hour and take in all of the sites youd expect a club tour to take in: the changing rooms, the hospitality suites, the players tunnel and the pitch side dugouts. 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. EFL Sky Bet Championship. 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. Sheffield United fans I salute you. Written October 25, 2021. After a couple of beers we decided to take up our seats. The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: 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. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. We sped north, breakfast was taken at Peterborough, and we arrived at Sheffield at around 10.30am. I can only hope for better to come and quickly please Bolton! We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. The three home stands are all one tiered, with only our away stand being two tiered. 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. First impressions of the ground was that it looked modern from a distance but then as you get closer, you can see it is ageing. Can see play at the other end. We were going into this game on the back of a seven match losing run against tough opponents. Once there the ground was easy to find. In the likes of Doyle, Maguire, Scougall and Baxter they have some very capable players. Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. 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. I would recommend it. A few things were thrown by Sheffield fans but fair play to the police they kept the fans moving. The stewards were helpful in finding the seats and the facilities below on the concourse were good, despite the pricing. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. 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. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? Locals said there were no pubs in the area allowing away fans in. Finding the ground is easy, you can walk straight up the hill outside the station passing the interesting water features and then turn left along the road, going straight down then under a subway and Bramall Lane is right in front of you. From the sixties onwards, the ground slowly moved to adopt more seating with the 2000s seeing the Shoreham Street corner filled in to tweak the capacity with other changes since then seen very much as modernisation. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement It was only when the Owls turned their back on the lease agreement that United were born. 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