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. 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? The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. Didn't take much notice of the food inside the ground it looked much the same as anywhere else. 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. A single test match was hosted at the stadium in 1902 when Australia played England, beating the hosts by 143 runs. Over 60s 25 From any other direction youll want to get on the M1 until Junction 33 before following signs for Sheffield. The construction of three large modern looking stands, plus the filling in of the corners (albeit one corner is filled with administrative offices), makes it a great ground and one that has character. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Wolves doubled their lead just after the second half got underway. 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. A low shot into the near goal could easily cross the line unseen by the fans since the advertising boards actually obscure the last few inches of the pitch at that end. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. 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. You can also call the clubs ticket office or drop-in in person. An enjoyable day out, just disappointing that our new manager wasnt able to instantly end our miserable run. I did a lap of the outside of the ground before kick offand visited the club shop. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Not far from a perfect day out, given our result. 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: Buy Hospitality. I traveled to the game on a minibus with some friends, so it was quite easy to get to to the ground for me as our driver wasnt actually going to the match so he simply dropped us off and picked us up when the match was finished, although if you are planning on driving to the game you may have to park quite far away as the ground is in the city centre so parking spaces are few and far between. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. The game kicked off in a fantastic atmosphere, which the football really did not live up to. The influential centre half passed away in 2007. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. Bramall Lane has come on a lot since the days when it only had three sides to it until the early 1970's. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480) Generally one for the home fans rather than the away fans, The 1885 Bar is an upmarket place that has an array of drink options and serves light bites. However, the way the stand is built, you feel very close to the pitch even in the upper tier. There are however three very modern, new stands. I would've loved a pint but they weren't serving alcohol at half-time, which was a shame. After a reasonable start, we could not hold on through our defensive frailties. 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. 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. 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. Service was a bit slow but friendly. It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. With only a few police present. The concourse was a little cramped I thought. Would definitely go again! Why you were looking forward to going to Bramall Lane? 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. The coach stopped right outside the away end. I was prevented from taking a flag into the ground that I had brought from the Coventry City Club Shop, but it was returned to me by the stewards at the end of the game. 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. This was the second time I'd visited Bramall Lane and after enjoying my first visit I was eager to take another look. Inside the ground is much as described on this Football Ground Guide website, no need to repeat other than (as much as I like St Mary's) for me, you can't beat a traditional design with four separate stands, whether or not the corners are in-filled. 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. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Living in North Wales it was a relatively simple car journey of two hours via the M56 and the A57 through the Peak District. The oldest professional sports ground in the world they kept telling me. We'll earn a small commission. Most Cardiff fans walked to their awaiting coaches but my father and I returned to the car, which was parked about 5-10 minutes from the stadium. 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. Overall a great day out for Newcastle fans and we picked up the three points. The train from Peterborough was 20 minutes late but the time was made up on route. The Bramall Lane stand is currently the oldest stand at the . Taxi - Getting a taxi from Sheffield Railway Station should cost in the region of 3.50 and take less than five minutes. As the ground filled the stewards, of whom I had heard bad things, were fine, and left us to it, but quickly sorted out any really silly behaviour, but in a professional manner. 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 . 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. It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. 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. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. The stewards were relaxed and informative. 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. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Bramall Lane? The home fans seemed pretty friendly, and obviously in celebratory mood, given their recent form, and anniversary. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. 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. We got on the train at midday from St.Pancras and within two hours we were in Sheffield on a scorching hot day! The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. Dine with a four course meal in our 1889 Restaurant then watch the game from the comfort of the . Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. Under 22s/Students 20 The ever-youthful Billy Sharp continued his fine spell and Mr McGoldrick finished us off with only a few minutes to go. Sheffield Utd had a decent home support, about 24,000 were there, and they made enough noise (mostly from the opposite Kop End). I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. 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. 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. View photos. 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. Swansea have just been relegated fromthe Premier League, but I was looking forward to new challenges ahead and hopefully the return of passing football. However, the lead only lasted 4 minutes with Neal Maupay equalising with a header. 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. Having read the advice on this guide we decided to walk to the Sheaf Island Wetherspoons pub. The journey was fine leaving Newcastle about 2pm and arriving at Bramall Lane for about 5:30pm. The bars are always under staffed so expect queues. As can be imagined the travelling Wednesday fans were in heaven unlike the home fans who were gutted. 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. We were close to kick off time so we headed straight into the ground and to our seats. that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. 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). There are no such problems at Uniteds away end, which is showing its age but is much brighter, friendlier and less oppressive. Contact Details Collapse all Expand all Disabled Supporters View Ticket Sales View Hospitality View Parking View What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. There was a friendly atmosphere about the place and I had myself two more ciders with the Cardiff lot (Somersby on draught if you're curious) before heading toward the ground. For this match we had be allocated both tiers of the Jessica Ennis End, and yes we did all the obvious jokes! The facilities were fine and the stewards I thought were very friendly. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. It is around a 15 minute walk away. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Never been to Bramall Lane before and being a Leeds fan, Sheffield United is a big game. Five past midday! Sheffield scrapped a 2-1 win. After a bad result against a poor side the heavens opened up and we got drenched. 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. This derby match is really important to both sets of fans and is steeped in history and to some, the cause of hatred. One of a kind: All our high-res venue maps have been meticulously designed and built from scratch. He was popular too in the blue half of Sheffield, where he played for Wednesday scoring 62 goals in 61 appearances, before his playing career was prematurely ended by injury. 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. 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. 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. It's difficult to tell from outside, but once inside I was very impressed it's a traditional ground but has a modern feel with very good facilities although the toilets could do with a bit of modernising, but the concourse were of a good size and there was plenty of room. 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. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. 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. Well not initially! It also offers food too. We sped north, breakfast was taken at Peterborough, and we arrived at Sheffield at around 10.30am. The game was marred just before half time when our captain MacDonald rightly got his marching orders from the referee along with United's Clarke for an infringement off the ball. Service was very good and its well policed. This pub is also located near to the railway station, on Howard Street opposite. Bramall Lane is a great place to watch football as the stands are located close to the pitch, the views are generally good, as well as the atmosphere too. 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. 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. 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. Here are some of our favourites: Sheffield is a student city, so there are loads of great places to go for a drink before the game. After the final whistle, we only had to walk a short distance from the turnstile to find our supporters coach. The facilities was okay, nothing fancy. Women's Euros semi final 2022. There are no user comments for this listing. It's a classic English ground. For some reason, one of the gangways up to the seats was taped off which didn't help when finding seats. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. Our team were never in the game throughout the 90 minutes. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. 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. And they play in red and white stripes what's not to like? So we went straight into the ground for a drink inside. My mates and I travelled on the official club coaches. The stewards weren't too fussy and just did there job as expected. The away entrance is located in Bramall Lane itself and we were seated in the Redbrik Upper Stand which meant we had some stairs to climb to get to our seats. 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