The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. Sheffield Railway Station is located just under a mile away from Bramall Lane. 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. A relatively easy journey with no delays and we were in Sheffield at 2 pm. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. We bagged a nice consolation goal though. 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. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. The weather was beautiful and we were all looking forward to the domestic campaign resuming after a break for the Euro qualifiers. The stewards were helpful in finding the seats and the facilities below on the concourse were good, despite the pricing. Street parking is severely restricted around the ground and most is permit only, although having arrive early we managed to park about 600 yards away in a street off London Road. The tram journey time is around 20 minutes and costs 4 return. The ground has its own claim to fame in a more modern sense, too, as it was the first to host a floodlit football match, which it did on the 14th of October 1878. 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. They're run quite sporadically, so get in touch with the club to find out when they're on. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. Continue along the A61, which becomes the ring road around the western side of the city centre. Bramall Lane tickets range in price from $32-$1150 and above. Altogether it was a good game and the Blades fans created a great atmosphere, the stewards were very friendly. United were on a bit of an upsurge and the started the game scoring on six minutes and although they had the better chances they couldn't add a second. Five and half thousand Addicts fans had bought tickets for a 12noon kick off in Sheffield. As it was a midday kick off I took my own packed lunch and beverage. 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. Which I presume is a new thing to make sure that it is fire resistant. As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. It is certainly a Premier League ground, there is one old stand, the Kop which was the biggest. Interesting mix of old and new, with the Kop home end being a particularly impressive stand. The uniqueness of Bramall Lane doesnt stop there. 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. 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. 0114 253 7200. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. 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. 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. It just meant a bit of a queue to leave at the end, but with plenty of singing and chanting, it wasn't so bad. I got to the ground at around 12:30 pm. VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility The stewards were very helpful and pointed us in the direction of our seats, which had fairly good views of the playing surface. It was hard getting away from Bramall Lane. The stadium, which was originally built for cricket way, way back on 1855 with a bonafide stand being built in 1896. 0114 253 7200 (Option 1) Pitch Size: 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. The Blades are always well supported, so allowed for that. There are good, wide concourses with plenty of places to buy food and drink before and during the match, as well as kiosks where you can place a bet or two. Despite constant rain, the pitch was in very good condition. And then of all the strange things.the teams came out to Samuel Barbers Adagio with strings. 4. We were able to walk back into the town centre with out any trouble and back to the train station. The train arrived on time at 12.42 and we headed straight into the city centre. The view from the away end is superb. The concourse in away end was a little small although the staff were quick at serving. The stewards were very thorough checking bags on the way in. 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. Bramall Lane has undergone numerous renovations during its lifetime, most recently in the mid-2000s. There are also direct connections from cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. Less than a mile from the ground is this Mercure hotel that boasts a restaurant, a bar, a full-service spa including indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Even so, it still has a bit extra compared to a normal game. Once at our seats, the view was good. The journey into Sheffield was pretty easy. Which was fair enough to be honest. Follow the A61 into Sheffield passing Hillsborough Stadium on your right. This is were the only trouble was seen. Quirky comfortable decor, friendly staff and customers, mostly home fans. 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. And guess when the earliest train arrives in Sheffield from London on a Sunday? What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Bramall Lane Stadium? Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. No problems with home fans, food or the ale. Although the concourse was quite large it was quite dated. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. Loads of home and away fans enjoying the beer in the Sheffield sunshine. It took about 15 minutes to walk there. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. Why? 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 My father and I arrived just shy of 5pm, and not many Cardiff had turned up at this point. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. 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. Only a fifteen minute walk is needed to get to the ground from Sheffield station. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. 68,287 v Leeds United Very easy, we came by car and I was dropped off just round the corner from the ground. 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. 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. Then Christiansen was sacked, Heckingbottom was installed as our new manager and inevitability we were suddenly filled with new hope. After the game, it was just a straightforward get away to the train station and catching the 2.40pm back home. 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. Do not miss out on watching next season at Bramall Lane from the very best seats in the Stadium. 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. I was not all bad, just the result. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, casa de Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Written October 25, 2021. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. The stewards were relaxed and informative. We missed a sitter and the writing was on the wall. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of it. We never really got going and struggled to test the Sheffield goalkeeper. Matchday Information for Bramall Lane, the home of Sheffield Utd Englands national side played five internationals at the Sheffield ground before 1930, whilst the cricket test match came in 1902 when England played Australia. This was on paper, one of our toughest remaining fixtures. I went straight into the ground, as I didn't fancy walking around too much. It needs some paint on it I thought because it seems to have faded somewhat but is still a striking stand all the same. We left the ground to the raucous sound of celebrating home fans, out of the cup and bottom of the league, following a football team really stinks sometimes. 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. If not, it'll cost you about $170 to $511 per seat for a shared Bramall Lane VIP box or suite. Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Sheffield United F.C. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. 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. I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. The route takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. The theory of predestination suggests that everything thats happened would have happened regardless of whether or not something in the past occurred differently, though that could have been put to the test if Sheffield Wednesday had never left Bramall Lane. We took the train from Doncaster which is only around 20-25 minutes. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Plenty of banter was going back and forth between us and the home fans, especially those in the stand immediately to our right. When they got singing it was from all three sides with the loudest being the Kop. Note: there was no allocated away pub. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. The greasy chip butty song was very loud. 4. Bramall Lane discounts - what to see at Sheffield - check out reviews and 6 photos for Bramall Lane - popular attractions, hotels, and restaurants near Bramall Lane 54 Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 2LX (0114 276 3124). We'll earn a small commission. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. Sheffield and Leeds are the two biggest cities in Yorkshire and with both located in the south of the county, a simmering of heat is to be expected. Half time was timefor a pie which was okay, the filling a little runny and base a little well cooked, 6/10. There also seemed to be a huge gap between the stairs, and predictably our seats were right in the middle of the block, which meant we had to squeeze past a lot of people to get to our seats (the poor leg room didn't help with this either). They do not mess and they take you out of the stand very fast. A most enjoyable day, decent match, interesting and impressive stadium, all went to plan. 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) Wolves play was sharp throughout, with signing of the season Kevin McDonald shining on his return to his former employer. Our team were never in the game throughout the 90 minutes. We were on the back foot from the kick off and our keeper kept us in it. We were dropped off right outside the visitors turnstiles. Really would like to see them at the top level sometime soon, as they definitely have the fanbase for it. Dine with a four course meal in our 1889 Restaurant then watch the game from the comfort of the . The Globe is usually very popular with away fans, with a bargain menu, good cask ales and plenty of TVs showing live sports. Pretty much every football ground has a history to speak of in its own way, but Bramall Lanes history knocks them all out of the water. An enjoyable day out, just disappointing that our new manager wasnt able to instantly end our miserable run. View photos. It's rare to see a Norwich away win (especially with a good defensive performance)! What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? 6. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! 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 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. Bramall Lane Ground Today. When I got in and went to put the flag up, again a steward came over to examine it. To say I was looking forward to this match would be an understatement. 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. Richard Stearman did well to clear off the line, whilst at the other end Henry hit the woodwork with a curling effort. Overall a great day out. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. Includes row and seat numbers. Car - From the West youll want to take the A57 into the city before getting on to Upper Hanover Street and then following the signs to Bramall Lane. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. This is something have not encountered before. Those who forget to ask may be unsure of the situation until the match has ended. 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 Sheffield United fans were quiet for large periods of the game but when they did become vocal they created a good atmosphere. The ground is a short way down on the left. 32,604 v Wigan Athletic Seating view photos from seats at Bramall Lane, section Bramall Lane Stand G, row N, seat 167, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Their pressure paid off when Enda Stevens volleyed in after 26 minutes. Very welcoming for away fans. 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. https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/bramall-lane/#sigProId21b88ea1af, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa - 75+. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. We had a chat with some home fans outside the stadium and they were friendly and we discussed all things football. In fact, there were a few Norwich fans inside too. The influential centre half passed away in 2007. 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! A ticket was purchased from the ticket office and being a category C game was only 13 which I thought was very reasonable for LeagueOne. The seat I was allocated was not very good as the view of the pitch was not great. 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. Good fans and friendly stewards. The Leppings Lane at Hillsborough with its inadequate concourses and gangways, plus rather strict stewards, is not great. There was a lot to look forward to here. Capacity: We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement Women's Euros semi final 2022. I think Brammall Lane is, in a very real sense, a 'proper' football ground. For this match we had be allocated both tiers of the Jessica Ennis End, and yes we did all the obvious jokes! There is some street parking to be had in the area, but roads close to the ground are for residents only. See the Devonshire Cat website for more details. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. Limbs were flying about the place, some of the best celebrations I've experienced following football and made the entire trip worthwhile. For the first 20 minutes, Bournemouth played well and scored an early goal. I hope to see a Sheffield derby here some day. Well not initially! The bars are always under staffed so expect queues. It was also United's 125th Anniversary, so a bumper crowd was expected. Bramall Lane Bramall Lane What to expect Bramall Lane will host an England men's group game. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. Five past midday! 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 Largely quiet and row, most recently in the mid-2000s then Christiansen was sacked Heckingbottom... If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact @ and. In fact, there is some street parking to be had in the Sheffield sunshine banter! 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