I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. 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. 5. 1901 Sheffield United Team - See page for author [Public domain], Kop and John Steet terraces in 1989 - By Lewisskinner (Own work) [, Corner of the Shoreham Kop and John Street Stand - By Mark Hawksworth (Own work) [. 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Englands national side played five internationals at the Sheffield ground before 1930, whilst the cricket test match came in 1902 when England played Australia. However, I was lucky to have a spare seat next to mine so it worked out okay. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. Over 60s 25 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. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. The south Londoners made most of the noise. The facilities for away fans were good, catering was varied good priced and the staff cheerful and pleasant. 1. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. This good sized pub tends to have a mix of home and away fans. 0114 253 7200 Ticket Office: We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. Getting out of Sheffield City centre after the game was slow, probably took half an hour to clear the city. This is where I sat. The first half of the match was even and the Spireites well deserved their equaliser just before half time, but the first 15 minutes of the second half turned into a massacre, with Ched Evans scoring a quick hat-trick to kill the game off. Mind you if you dont make a noise at an FA Cup Quarter final, then when will you? 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. The toilets were found to be clean and of a good standard. Even though we had just played Sheffield United there wasn't many of there fans to be seen at all, surprisingly there were more Sheffield Wednesday fans celebrating there victory over Brentford earlier in the day. 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. Would definitely go again! The experienced Sheffield United winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce had also played for Southend United. 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. 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. 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). I liked the look of Bramall Lane from the outside. In 1935 Jock Cameron, the great South African . The game itself was great. Written October 25, 2021. The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? 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. 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. Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Sheffield United F.C. I got away from the ground fine and followed the signs and crowds back to Sheffield Railway Station which took around 20 minutes. Not too bad. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. Sheffield is a nice City with plenty to do before and after the game and its nice to be able visit large traditional football stadiums in the City compared to some of the more modern soulless venues that are on offer through out the game these days. It was my first time visiting Bramall Lane and after Millwall being on a great run of form 16 game games unbeaten I was hoping it was going to continue. I would recommend going if you get the chance. 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. The opening game of the Championship season. The stadium is balanced, with all four stands being of the same height. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. The atmosphere was okay for this kind of game but you could feel that Bramall Lane must be a really loud place for the more high profile matches. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! 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 No real contact with home fans, but no hassle either. 68,287 v Leeds United With Newcastle United going well in the league and close to sealing promotion, it was a game not to be missed. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. 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. 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. Getting away from the ground was easy the police were a little over evident and roads were closed. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! Definitely recommend the steak sarnie and chips. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. 0114 253 7200 (Option 1) Pitch Size: VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. Sheffield United took the lead to the delight of their fans who finally decided to get involved in the game. Walk straight along Shoreham Street passing BBC Radio Sheffield and the University Engineering Centre on your right, until reaching the large traffic light junction and crossover. 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. I feel it has to be said that, for an away supporter at least, that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. Includes row and seat numbers. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. Leave the M1 at Junction 36 and follow the A61 into Sheffield. Whenever we play at Bramall Lane I tend to go as it's a local derby and there's usually a good atmosphere with the good number of travelling Barnsley fans. 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. We have been on a bad run over Christmas period with some bad luck. This was then followed by the Greasy Chip butty song. 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. The route leads along Sheaf Street and Shoreham Street. 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. There is a large car park at the ground itself, with numerous other parking options around the city. It was only for a League One game but I have no complaints. Out of respect I spent a few minutes there in quiet contemplation. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: In fact, there were a few Norwich fans inside too. 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. Great day! Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. Modern All Seated Attendance Record From my base in Macclesfield an easy and scenic hour long train ride along the Hope Valley to Sheffield. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. Arguably, the Blades were helped by a bizarre refereeing performance from Kevin Friend, who seemed determined to join in with the Blades' birthday celebrations. In a separate development, the Club also have plans to add another 3,000 seats to the Kop End by extending it backwards.The stand would be cantilevered (so no supporting pillars) with a video screen built into the front of the roof. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides Bramall Lane? The journey was pretty awful because of storm Ciara. 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. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. Your email address will not be published. The 3 pie was very nice, and served with a smile too, which is always a bonus! 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: 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 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. 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). A well taken goal by Ched Evans (who else) and an opportunist (lets poke the ball in whilst Im sat on my backside) effort from Richard Cresswell seemed to have wrapped up the points until Bournemouth grabbed a goal back in bizarre circumstances after Zamon Hines intercepted a throw out by the keeper and walked the ball into an empty net. Car parking is not too bad since there are a lot of terraced streets around, while the ground is easy to find since it is close to the city centre and a bright splash of red. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. Opposite the station is a main road and just on the other side plenty of travelling addicks fans were gathered outside the Howard pub enjoying the sun and making plenty of noise! The 3 points were going back to south London. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. 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. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. USG Kit These same stewards dealt with a strong arm with any trouble makers so do be aware of this. It also offers food too. Sheffield and Rotherham are separated by just six miles so its fair to say bragging rights on the line when the two teams clash. 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. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Women's Euros semi final 2022. But up against a good team, we should up our game for this one. 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. Service was pretty quick and the usual selection was available. You will eventually reach a roundabout at the junction with the A621. Capacity: The journey was direct and was made more enjoyable by the good mix of football fans on the train, there were plenty of Norwich supporters on board along with a few Forest and Sheffield United fans. The journey was fine leaving Newcastle about 2pm and arriving at Bramall Lane for about 5:30pm. The noisiest home fans are behind the opposite goal which limits the banter somewhat but there was still some good atmosphere. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. Norwich City grew into the game and took the lead. Second half was just as bad until stoppage time when Anthony Pilkington gave Cardiff their most undeserved point of the season with a well-struck volley into the bottom corner. 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. 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. 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. You dont really see the ground unless your right next to it. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. There had been good attendances there this season so I was expecting a good atmosphere. 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. 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. Find Bramall Lane, events and information. Good fans and friendly stewards. The purchase of your season ticket is for home league games only and does not include cup or play-off games. Then I went into the Cricketers Arms pubs to watch the Manchester United v Arsenal match. On leaving the ground the stewards warned us that there may be some trouble from the home fans and to cover colours. The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. The walk from either Sheffield Rail station or the city centre takes 15 minutes at most. Under 22s/Students 20 The stands all round present a magnificent sight, and many fans were saying how good it looked. I got one of the supporter coaches down so all that was done for me. Decided to park on the street, however,it took a long time to find a spot. The game itself was an unusual one. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. As a modern stadium it was comfortable with a good atmosphere and everything was very well organised. But as you walk into your seats, you see just how big it is, which it would do when it holds 30,000+. Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! 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 game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. 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. For us a horrible end to the one bright spot in a horrible season. I presume that if it had not had a kite mark then I wouldn't have been allowed to put it up. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. South Yorkshire Police looked as if they had prepared for a war. The Blades Year Ground Opened: Despite Bolton making attacking changes we always struggles to break down gage hosts defence and deserved to lose on the day. 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. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! 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. The uniqueness of Bramall Lane doesnt stop there. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. What Type Of Events Take Place At Bramall Lane In the likes of Doyle, Maguire, Scougall and Baxter they have some very capable players. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. . 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. It is one of only two stadiums in the world that has hosted an England football international match, an England cricket test match and an FA Cup Final. Buy Hospitality. The pubs near to the ground such as the Sheaf House, Railway Hotel, the Golden Lion and The Cricketers are for home fans only. It was also United's 125th Anniversary, so a bumper crowd was expected. Sun 12th March 2023 14:00 FA Women's Championship at Bramall Lane. 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