I expected a better atmosphere from the home fans who apart from singing fill up my senses were largely quiet. due to part of the ground being used for first class cricket. The pies were quite warm and plenty of meat inside. 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. I had a walk around the outside of the stadium past plenty of food outlets that were all reasonably priced. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. A good ground to visit. This is where I sat. Easy walk to the ground from the station, 15 minutes direct (well, that was on the way back). 5. Great view for play coming towards you on the right wing. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. 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 Derek Dooley was a former of Chairman of the Club, who passed away in 2008. 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. The concourse was a little cramped I thought. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. Swans had some nice passing at points with no real chances for either team. After getting back to the car there was a little bit of traffic but none less than expected. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Bramall Lane? 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. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. Blades fans we met sitting above us, but there were no problems. he looks like he knows where hes going pipe up a youth from the back, like I didnt. We'll earn a small commission. I did like the big stairways with handrails up to the top of the stand. 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. But would come back to Bramall Lane in the future. 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. Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Sheffield United F.C. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. 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. 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. Modern All Seated Attendance Record Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. 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. About a ten minute walk away at the bottom of Eccleshall Road is a Wetherspoons Outlet called the Sheaf Island. Service was pretty quick and the usual selection was available. An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. The pub is a 15 minute walk away from Bramall Lane. A decent day was marred by a rubbish game. However, the lead only lasted 4 minutes with Neal Maupay equalising with a header. I took the 10.24am train from Barnsley which only took thirty minutes to reach Sheffield. 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. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. 32,125 (all seated) Address: That, however, does not mean the ground has always been in the same way we see it now. I was surprised at how high up we were, but Oxford brought around 1,800 fans. Well, the land owner of the Lane missed the income so created a club off the back of it. I went straight into the ground after the usual search by the stewards. Id love to visit Bramall Lane again. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. The game itself was a nightmare for Leeds. Whilst the GAC (South) Stand is a fairly plain looking stand, the Visit Malta Stand which sits opposite, is probably the smartest looking stand at Bramall Lane. Everyone seemed friendly and in good mood since Sheffield United were on a good run. 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. Crowds we can only ever dream of. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stewards-good, they were very welcoming and friendly. An interesting read and, unusually, the team sheet on the back of the program was headed "Today's Major Characters" in bold red lettering. However, it is normally full 90 minutes before kick off. Sheffield and Rotherham are separated by just six miles so its fair to say bragging rights on the line when the two teams clash. 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. 1. Bramall Lane seating chart and map for sport events and concerts. It was packed with away fans. I went on the official club coaches, which meant an early start, given the 1:25 kick off. This was on paper, one of our toughest remaining fixtures. 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. Not far from a perfect day out, given our result. Sheffield on the whole is always an enjoyable away day, a City full of good pubs, bars and restaurants and equally important two traditional football grounds full of history and tradition. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. Very easy, we came by car and I was dropped off just round the corner from the ground. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. 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. The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. World War II brought about some stadium damage but renovations fixed those issues and, structure wise, things stayed fairly static for 20 odd years. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. Find Your Section View At Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, Sheffield United Women. Sheff-Utd.co.uk Like an idiot I went for it and was lost, along with three other car loads for about half an hour. I went by train from London to Sheffield which took roughly two hours. As I had requested an aisle set getting out was easy and I was back in Sheffield Station for 10 past five. In fact it's very neat and presentable. MK Dons equalised just after half time but the Blades got the winner a short while later. Bramall Lane was a ground I'd never been to before. 4. Responsibly, Map showing the location of Bramall Lane, railway station and listed pubs. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. Photograph: Mirrorpix/Getty Images. We had no problems with stewards and the facilities were fine. The goal kicked the Swans into action with our play much improving (the addition of Jeff Montero helping). We walked amongst the Sheffield lot and got to the car with no trouble at all. It also offers food too. A grand day out which Is what I expect from a trip to Sheffield. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. There was a huge police presence though and it caused a lot of traffic around the ground. In truth I was expecting to pay a lot more. 5. Then Christiansen was sacked, Heckingbottom was installed as our new manager and inevitability we were suddenly filled with new hope. We chose to go by car, yours truly blagging a people carrier from work for the journey. Facilities in the concourse were of a reasonable standard although not the biggest of areas so it did become quite crowded. They came out flying and too a 3-0 lead before half time. 54 Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 2LX (0114 276 3124). We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. But up against a good team, we should up our game for this one. At one end is the Kop Stand, which is slightly disappointing as it has two large supporting pillars. 6. From any other direction youll want to get on the M1 until Junction 33 before following signs for Sheffield. It took about 15 minutes to walk there. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. Bramall Lane Bramall Lane What to expect Bramall Lane will host an England men's group game. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. 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. The whole place is breathing of Sheffield United with colour and of their history. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. 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. After two pints and a meal each there, I got a text from some of my pals saying they were in a pub called The Royal Standard (or The 'RS'), so we made the fifteen minute walk there. All of the fans we met appeared to be friendly some of which engaged in light conversation. Brick built, basic with freezing water and rudimentary paper towel dispensers. Locals said there were no pubs in the area allowing away fans in. 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. The route leads along Sheaf Street and Shoreham Street. Game was very poor and both sides played badly. My pal got himself a steak pie (3.50) which he said was nice, if not a little overcooked on the bottom crust. View Accessibility Symbols. Great day! / Green & Yellow (Third), Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Kevin McCabe. The concourse in away end was a little small although the staff were quick at serving. I was still disappointed with the atmosphere from the home ends as hardly any singing was heard. We took the train from Doncaster which is only around 20-25 minutes. Bramall Lane was closed to through traffic to allow Southend United supporters coaches and pedestrians to leave safely, so we had a slightly longer journey to make to get away from the ground and heavily congested traffic made for slow going but soon enough we found the A57 and headed home towards Manchester and North Wales. Now I am not a seasoned traveller, I have done about 30 odd of the 92 grounds, but I though Bramall Lane inside was the best ground I have been to. Then this got louder & louder as the United team got closer to the goal, Goo-on, Goo-on, Goo-On! England MU21s will host Germany at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane on Tuesday 27 September (7.45pm kick-off) The Young Lions have secured their place at the 2023 U21 EURO in Romania and Georgia next summer. The Sheffield United fans were quiet for large periods of the game but when they did become vocal they created a good atmosphere. 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. Quite an easy route from Mansfield to Sheffield, went through Chesterfield and got onto the A61 then the ground appears on the right. All five stands are completely different and they to fill the stadium so no complaints on that front. Second half got underway with no real change. 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. After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. Not much parking around the ground but we found some street parking on Hill Street right behind the away end. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. Brilliant day out and I was happy with the point. Overall a great day out. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. 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. The ground at Bramall lane is easy to get to with a 15-20 minutes walk or there are taxi's outside of the station. 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