Its also a typical Northern town so its full of characterful little pubs you can visit, too. The concourse was a bit cramped, but the staff behind the bars were quick serving drinks/pies which were good considering how busy it was. Address: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, S2 4SU Capacity: 32,050 (All-Seater) Some grounds are so packed into a city they become a key part of its landscape. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. The food in the ground is a little over priced but it wasn't the worst food I've had at a ground, and the toilets were just okay, nothing more nothing less. At the time of writing we are looking likely to gain automatic promotion, and if this is the case then I wouldn't mind it Sheffield Wednesday were promoted via the play offs as I'd like to go back, on the condition Wednesday start letting us beat them for a change. Not a good away day at all. 54 Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 2LX (0114 276 3124). Half time was timefor a pie which was okay, the filling a little runny and base a little well cooked, 6/10. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. Before the game we headed to the Sheaf Island pub which a fairly new Wetherspoons pub, the pub itself was large, open planned and tidy. Note: there was no allocated away pub. 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. There was a lot to look forward to here. Hopefully, we'll stay up and we'll be playing them again next season. We'll earn a small commission. 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. Was then an easy drive home, arriving back at about 9pm, in good time to see in the New Year. however the original fixture was postponed. 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: The facilities were decent, however the concourse was a little crowded, but there was still room to move. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. Five past midday! Quirky comfortable decor, friendly staff and customers, mostly home fans. The atmosphere was good and the acoustics in the away end are good. Decent view - hard to see high balls due to ceiling coverage - great atmosphere first game back after lockdown. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. 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. It was hard getting away from Bramall Lane. The stands all round present a magnificent sight, and many fans were saying how good it looked. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. Good to see our young Lewis Travis proving a point that he is good enough at this level. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. The atmosphere was obviously helped by the occasion, and the parade of legends before kick off was a nice touch. Over 60s 25 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. 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. 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. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU (011 4252 5480). 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. As I had been to the chip shop across the road I never got anything to eat or drink in the ground itself, so can't comments on the food and prices. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. On leaving the ground the stewards warned us that there may be some trouble from the home fans and to cover colours. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement As you come out of the railway station, walk up the slope and cross over at the traffic lights, then turning to your left. However, the way the stand is built, you feel very close to the pitch even in the upper tier. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. Yes Shirt Sponsors: There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. 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. The uniqueness of Bramall Lane doesnt stop there. We never really got going and struggled to test the Sheffield goalkeeper. The stewards were very helpful and pointed us in the direction of our seats, which had fairly good views of the playing surface. Wolves took the lead soon after though, when James Henry's cross fooled everybody to nestle in the far corner. I was not all bad, just the result. I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. Bramall Lane is an impressive ground from both outside and inside. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. There is a concourse area for food and toilets. It took just under four and a half hours to get there, including a 30 minute stop. 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. Sheffield United equalised minutes before the half time whistle and throughout the game Sheffield United looked like the far better side and were the fitter team so they deserved to get the three points, winning the match 2-1. After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of 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. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides Bramall Lane? As soon as I got off the coaches I took photos outside the stadium, got myself a matchday programme and I bought myself a cheeseburger. A single test match was hosted at the stadium in 1902 when Australia played England, beating the hosts by 143 runs. We went down on the Friday and stayed in the hotel next to the ground. 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. 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. Red and White Stripes Away Kit: Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. I mean that in a complimentary way too. Living in North Wales it was a relatively simple car journey of two hours via the M56 and the A57 through the Peak District. If you plan on booking the whole VIP box or suite, it might cost you about $3718 to $14979 on average. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. Overall, I would recommend a visit to Bramall Lane. However Sheffield were playing well in the League, whilst Carlisle were struggling, so I wasn't too confident about getting a result. 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 VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility Interesting mix of old and new, with the Kop home end being a particularly impressive stand. Easy getting out of the ground and back to the railway station, no issues or delays. Wed 1st March 2023 19:55 Emirates FA Cup at Bramall Lane. 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. Really would like to see them at the top level sometime soon, as they definitely have the fanbase for it. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. I stayed in Leeds so only a 40 minute train ride to Sheffield. Here are some of the choices youll be faced with if you want to enjoy a Blades game in style: Bramall Lane bills itself as a multi-purpose venue and with six different lounges or bars to choose from alongside 29 executive boxes its easy to see why. 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. Service was quick and the pub was fairly busy with a mixture of fans and students who were returning to University over the weekend. 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. One criticism that I did have is that a screen is not visible for the majority of away fans, which in the age of VAR was a little frustrating. The view from the away end is superb. 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. Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. 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. Bramall Lane is one of those that typifies exactly what makes English football so iconic, and why this stadium is recognised worldwide. Service was very good and its well policed. This pub is also located near to the railway station, on Howard Street opposite. On entering the seating area there were more steps to ascend, but there were ample hand rails to assist us older fans. The atmosphere wasn't as good as I was expecting, but it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. After furious protests the goal stood. Which I presume is a new thing to make sure that it is fire resistant. The Bramall Lane Kop End opposite was full and sounded loud when they started singing. Under 22s/Students 20 Otherwise, alcohol is available inside the ground in the form of plastic 500ml bottles of Heineken (4) or 330ml bottles of Bulmers Cider (4) or Cans of John Smiths (4). In the 85th minute, Yan Danda came on for Swans and scored with his first ever touch in professional football to send to 960 Swans fans into wild celebrations. The journey takes in views of the Etihad, Old Trafford and Edgeley Park grounds. But after 5 minutes we got 1 back to make it 1-1 which both sets of fans started to get bit heated. 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. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. 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. Under 18s 16, Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday rivalry. The police presence was very strong, but it was easy to get to the away entrance turnstiles, which were electronic. There is a shop attached at the front and the platinum suite for dinner plus ticket shop and legends of the lane museum. The away end was fine and the concourse was large which was good because it contained our whole travelling support at half time etc, without it being too crowded. You can also call the clubs ticket office or drop-in in person. The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. 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. that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. This pub has around 12 hand pulled beers on offer, serves food, has a large screen tv, welcomes families (until 7pm) and is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. 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. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The pies were quite warm and plenty of meat inside. 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. Keep on running (Dave Clark 5). No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. If youre looking for a bus from here to the ground then head to the bus station and ask their advice of which one is your best bet. It is located on the A621 (Bramall Lane). I had never been to Bramall Lane before, plus we were visiting relatives nearby so I thought I give it a visit. 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. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. The 19,000 crowd was not as loud as I expected, which may have been due to the non stop rain. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). Alternatively, if you want to avoid Sheffield City Centre, then you may find it easier to park at Meadowhall Railway Station, near to the well known Shopping Centre (unless of course it is in the run up to Christmas or the January sales, when the shopping centre is very busy), just by Junction 34 of the M1, where you can park for free. 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. They do not mess and they take you out of the stand very fast. The game itself was an unusual one. 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. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. A few things were thrown by Sheffield fans but fair play to the police they kept the fans moving. Undeterred the Charlton army headed north from Friday onward. Outside the stadium behind the GAC stand is a statue of former Club Chairman Derek Dooley and another of former playing legend Joe Shaw. The electronic scoreboard is only any use to the home fans as it is situated directly above the away end between the upper and lower tier. It looked a huge stadium when we came out into it. Dine with a four course meal in our 1889 Restaurant then watch the game from the comfort of the . I can recommend the meat and potato pies. The train from Peterborough was 20 minutes late but the time was made up on route. Bramall Lane Ground Today. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! 4. The Bramall Lane ground was quite nice with the Lop looking quite impressive. 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. 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. This is were the only trouble was seen. Here are the cheapest and most expensive ticket prices for adults and concessions (over 60's under 22s, under 18s) in each category, presuming you are not a Blades Member and are buying your ticket on the day of the game: Adult members get a 1 discountwoop woop. Once again it was a pleasure to speak to the home fans that seemed a knowledgeable bunch. There are only six dedicated club museums in England and one of them is at Bramall Lane. No problems at all getting out of the ground, with, once again, red and white shirts mingling with blue with no hint of trouble. The reported 1,000 or so Cardiff fans travelling guaranteed there'd be plenty of noise from both sets of supporters. 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. My friend had a commitment meaning they needed to get off quickly, which left me getting the train back to Leeds. #1. It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. 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. In addition to this, it was a new stadium for me and a chance to follow Albion away. 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 . Premier League, 13th May 2007. Preston brought a good number of fans and greatly enhanced the atmosphere including the added entertainment of a pitch invader on the award of the penalty. We walked to Bramall Lane from Sheffield Railway Station which took around 15-20 minutes. Sheff-Utd.co.uk They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. The United fans are particularly passionate and vocal about their club. Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Sheffield United F.C. View the Bramall Lane maps and Bramall Lane seating charts for Bramall Lane in Sheffield, S2 4SU. 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. 3. 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. A few Blades fans had sung Going down, going down at us but that was only to be expected and all-in-all Id say Uniteds supporters are less intense and less noisily partisan than Wednesdays. 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