I have sat or stood in every stand of beautiful downtown Bramall lane apart from the two new'ish corners. It was an entertaining game which unfortunately finished 2-1 to them, with our ex-striker Billy Sharp scoring both including a cracker of a volley in the second minute. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! We went to the Globe for a pint where there was about 30 away fans. 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. I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. 6. Had a pre-booked ticket so couldn't stay for more beer in this fine drinking city. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. 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. 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. Bramall Lane Bramall Lane What to expect Bramall Lane will host an England men's group game. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. The stewards were helpful in finding the seats and the facilities below on the concourse were good, despite the pricing. Play It is around a 15 minute walk away. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. 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. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. Wolves doubled their lead just after the second half got underway. The Bramall Lane Kop End opposite was full and sounded loud when they started singing. 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. 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. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. 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. Why? I can only hope for better to come and quickly please Bolton! Not only this but I had heard that Hillsborough has a decent atmosphere and is a traditional old ground. After the game me and my friends went into the city for a few drinks before setting off home again, so when we finally left Sheffield there was no traffic at all. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Rotherham United, Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Red & White Stripes (Home) / Black (Away) Jan 6, 2009. Sheffield United took the lead when Billy Sharp latched onto a defensive mistake to fire the hosts in front. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. I hope I will be back again soon! The ground is impressive looking from the outside. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. We bagged a nice consolation goal though. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Hillsborough? To make matters worse it turns out to be the bloke who sits in front of us at home games, he will never be allowed to forget this. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement 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. Id love to visit Bramall Lane again. Quirky comfortable decor, friendly staff and customers, mostly home fans. However Bramall Lane is always worth a visit. With hindsight, I would have had another beer or two there, but as it was I headed to the Triple Point Brewery on Shoreham Street, which is directly on the way to the ground. Apart from difficulty in parking and constant rain we had an enjoyable day. 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. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. The facilities for away fans were good, catering was varied good priced and the staff cheerful and pleasant. FA Cup 5th Round, 15th February1936. 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. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Often seating location, event type, day of the week and the number of available tickets plays a factor in determining the price of Bramall Lane tickets. The three home stands are all one tiered, with only our away stand being two tiered. The route leads along Sheaf Street and Shoreham Street. 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. You dont really see the ground unless your right next to it. Brilliant day out and I was happy with the point. The hotel is less than a mile from Bramall Lane. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat 0114 253 7200 Ticket Office: The majority of the paths along the route consist of tarmac and flagstone paving. 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. Can see play at the other end. The second half was much improved for both teams with the game more open. This is something have not encountered before. We were going into this game on the back of a seven match losing run against tough opponents. So there we were on the road at 6.30am on a Sunday morning, with my mate Del Boy, his son and soon to be son in law. The atmosphere was obviously helped by the occasion, and the parade of legends before kick off was a nice touch. Got back to the car, one home fan even commiserated with me, thanking us from the bottom of his heart for knocking out Wednesday in the previous round. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stewards-good, they were very welcoming and friendly. The stewards were relaxed and informative. The first half continued in a similar vein, with both sides looking dangerous. 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. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). But as you walk into your seats, you see just how big it is, which it would do when it holds 30,000+. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. The pubs near to the ground such as the Sheaf House, Railway Hotel, the Golden Lion and The Cricketers are for home fans only. You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. We arrived back at the ground with about 20 minutes before kick off. Sheffield Wednesday even though they had lots of the ball and 10 attempts on goal managed to score on the 82nd minute through O'Grady and then 4 minutes later through Madine. The fact that it's a 'proper' ground, and its proximity to the centre of such a fine city. Leave M1 at Junction 33 and take the A630 into Sheffield City Centre. This cost 4.50 which I thought was reasonably priced for a Premier League ground. The first half was a pretty drab affair. Leon Clarke perhaps should have extended Wolves' lead, but fluffed two decent chances. Nearby behind the Waitrose supermarket is the Beer Engine pub on Cemetery Road. Then Christiansen was sacked, Heckingbottom was installed as our new manager and inevitability we were suddenly filled with new hope. Despite that, the two clubs have spent most of their time at different levels, which takes something out of the fixture. The Leppings Lane End that we were housed in, isn't much to look at. Just to top the day off I took the wrong turn and ended up in a traffic jam behind the home end of the ground, in my car, dressed in Charlton Shirt. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. Its also a typical Northern town so its full of characterful little pubs you can visit, too. Still theres always next week! 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. With all the busses being parked on the road outside the ground then this means that for the most part you will have to wait for every supporter to board their bus before going. The Bramall Lane ground was quite nice with the Lop looking quite impressive. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was a terrible day in terms of performance and result but enjoyed everything else at a very good stadium. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility Half time was timefor a pie which was okay, the filling a little runny and base a little well cooked, 6/10. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. For pretty much the rest of the game, Norwich were defending attacks which mostly didn't end with anything, which frustrated the home support. The closest of all of the hotels we recommend given that its actually on the same road as the stadium, the Copthorne has a fitness centre, a conference centre, a restaurant, a bar and free parking. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. The ground had a traditional design. The stadium, which was originally built for cricket way, way back on 1855 with a bonafide stand being built in 1896. The toilets were found to be clean and of a good standard. The 2nd half kicked off and the game was close until Charlton substitute Yann Kermogant leapt from the bench straight onto the end of a Dale Stephens corner to make it 0-1. 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. As we got nearer the ground you can see that Bramall Lane has under gone many changes making it more up to date and clean looking. Some friends were up for the game and staying. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. Bramall Lane Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace FC Great view but only a few seats to the end of the stand so a bit quieter than if you're in the middle South Stand Gangway A section JJ row 4 seat jamiec96 Bramall Lane Sheffield United vs Barnet Lost 1-0 South Stand Gangway C section 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. 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. It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. 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). Why? Although we threw away a 2-0 lead we still drew and looked to have all but booked a place in the play offs, which is incredible as when Sheffield United were playing in the Premiership we were a non league club! Easy getting out of the ground and back to the railway station, no issues or delays. As it was a fairly close away trip (from Doncaster), we decided to buy tickets for the game. Pubs close to the ground tend to be for home fans only. Modern All Seated Attendance Record 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. I travelled on the supporters coach. Mind you if you dont make a noise at an FA Cup Quarter final, then when will you? Plus apparently there was mayhem after Forest lost at Bramall Lane there in the last round. 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. With Newcastle United going well in the league and close to sealing promotion, it was a game not to be missed. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. As I was on a supporters minibus, then luckily a steward directed us to a parking place only five minutes walk away from the visitors turnstiles. Contact Details Collapse all Expand all Disabled Supporters View Ticket Sales View Hospitality View Parking View Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. That included a 20 minute wait on the hard shoulder of the M1 for our Police escort. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. 1. The bars are always under staffed so expect queues. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. 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. 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. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. A good ground to visit. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. 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. It's a classic English ground. My father and I arrived just shy of 5pm, and not many Cardiff had turned up at this point. However, it is normally full 90 minutes before kick off. Although I have visited Bramall Lane before I was more impressed on this visit mainly due to away fans being allocated the upper tier which gave some great views of the stadium and the action on the pitch. 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. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. 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. Prepare to be searched on entry into the ground by the stewards. Bramall Lane Upload Photos Photos Sections Comments Tags Sections with photos at Bramall Lane Bramall Lane, A1 Bramall Lane, B Bramall Lane, BL1 Bramall Lane, BL2 Bramall Lane, BL3 Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand B Bramall Lane, Bramall Lane Stand E Talk about drive of shame, but it was all good natured. We were close to kick off time so we headed straight into the ground and to our seats. The 19,000 crowd was not as loud as I expected, which may have been due to the non stop rain. We did note that the price went up to 5 once the clock struck 5pm, so we were lucky to arrive just early enough to save a quid. A very memorable away day, with a great traditional ground, good support for both sides a good result for the Addicks and Sheffield itself came across as a nice city with plenty of character. If the supporting pillars in the Kop Stand at one end could be removed, then I would say that Bramall Lane would be the perfect stadium. There was a lot to look forward to here. 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. 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. 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. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. The seat I was allocated was not very good as the view of the pitch was not great. 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. I did a lap of the outside of the ground before kick offand visited the club shop. Out of respect I spent a few minutes there in quiet contemplation. With only a few police present. I'd heard stories from friends and family about how they'd loved going to Bramall Lane in years gone by and enjoying the old school features of the ground and the atmosphere. There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. We walked to Bramall Lane from Sheffield Railway Station which took around 15-20 minutes. Albion then had a penalty shout turned down for a clear handball in the penalty area. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! 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. USG Kit 0114 253 7200 (Option 1) Pitch Size: What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Bramall Lane? Not a good away day at all. Mark Needham adds; its worth noting that if you are coming up from the South, that you can leave the M1 at Junction 29 (Chesterfield) and follow signs for Sheffield A61. The last half hour saw both managers withdraw players to give them a rest before Saturdays games with more vital points at stake, although, realistically, this defeat has just about closed the door on Chesterfields hopes of escaping the big drop. Five and half thousand Addicts fans had bought tickets for a 12noon kick off in Sheffield. Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. 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. Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. 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. Here are some of the usual methods youll consider trying: Train - Bramall Lane is just a few minutes walk away from Sheffield Railway Station, which is served by trains from the North and the South on a regular basis. Keen to exit the war zone created by the South Yorkshire Police we went straight into the ground. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. However our bus was stopped as it came off the M1 and we waited for half an hour for a Police escort. The stadium is what you expect to see at the highest level of football and the sooner Sheffield United climb back up the leagues, the better for all. As a football fan there is a mix of great sadness, and curiosity associated with the stadium because of it. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. There wasnt many spaces and the other streets in the area are permit parking only so arrive in plenty of time. However thoughts of Hillsborough will always be linked to the disaster that took place there in 1989 when 96 fans lost their lives. 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. Sheffield United v Luton Town. Well not initially! The home of Sheffield United is actually the oldest professional football ground in the world, having hosted its first match as far back as 1862. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. One of those days. The walk from either Sheffield Rail station or the city centre takes 15 minutes at most. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. I thought we managed to drown out the Greasy Chip Butty song at the start of the first half, but not the second. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. Service was very good and its well policed. This pub is also located near to the railway station, on Howard Street opposite. It was also to be the first ever visit to Bramall Lane so thought it would be a good trip. We have been on a bad run over Christmas period with some bad luck. The overall attendance was around 19,000, not bad for a midweek game at League One level. Well done to the FA, thanks! 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. I would've loved a pint but they weren't serving alcohol at half-time, which was a shame. The city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. . Nice to get a game in with minimum travel hassle. 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). Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. 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. Average Attendance Yet the funny thing is that as I came off Sheffield Midland Station platform from Manchester as I actually life in Stockport, the few fans around of both Clubs were mixing quite well. Photograph: Mirrorpix/Getty Images. Richard Stearman did well to clear off the line, whilst at the other end Henry hit the woodwork with a curling effort. We had been doing quite well away recently and Bramall Lane is somewhere I've always wanted to go. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? The greasy chip butty song was very loud. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. If not, it'll cost you about $170 to $511 per seat for a shared Bramall Lane VIP box or suite. 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). We'll earn a small commission. It was one of those grounds that by just listening to the crowd you could tell what was happening on the pitch. Bramall Lane erupted. View the Bramall Lane maps and Bramall Lane seating charts for Bramall Lane in Sheffield, S2 4SU. The Wetherspoons had a mix of fans in and a match on the big screen. On leaving the ground the stewards warned us that there may be some trouble from the home fans and to cover colours. 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. Stewards were even sympathetic with us walking out! 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. Sheffield United scored two good goals in the first half and had a penalty saved, whilst Shrewsbury had two players sent off. The facilities were fine and the stewards I thought were very friendly. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. It was packed with away fans. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. Getting out of the ground was quick and we made the walk back to the railway station with plenty of time to spare for the train home. #1. After the final whistle we got straight out and walked the same way back to the station no more than ten minutes walk and no hassle on the way. You have to remember this is a ground located in the city and not adjacent to a motorway so expect queues. Would definitely go again! The blades and MK Dons fans were very friendly, there was a good atmosphere and Bramall Lane is a great ground full of tradition. This good sized pub tends to have a mix of home and away fans. Quick comfort break in Waitrose and on to the ground. The game itself was an unusual one. I also remember seeing a game on television when they still had the old cricket pitch on one side and I thought It looked very strange so that made me more curious about the ground too. Ground with about 20 minutes before kick off was a shame a fine city the city centre, there! 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