You might be asked for ID as alcohol can only be served in England. 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. At the roundabout turn right onto the A621 Bramall Lane. I had read good reports about Bramall Lane being a good football ground and I was not disappointed, four good sized stands and a decent atmosphere despite only being half full. Includes row and seat numbers. Sheffield Railway Station is located just under a mile away from Bramall Lane. The Club have automatic turnstiles, meaning that you have to insert your ticket into a bar code reader to gain admittance. And I only had a cup of coffee so I can't judge the food. Bramall Lane has come on a lot since the days when it only had three sides to it until the early 1970's. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. The Bramall Lane ground is very impressive and should really be a Premier League stadium. When we arrived we were originally a bit concerned because we could only see Sheffield United fans inside. I walked around the ground to get a sense of context and a feel of the place. I was very disappointed with the way we played. 3. There was a lot to look forward to here. The visiting supporters turnstiles are about 200 yards along this road on the left. We'll earn a small commission. I went down to a burger bar just outside the ground on the corner of the Kop where I'd eaten before, there was no sense of any trouble brewing, but it was still a while to kick off. I have wanted to come to Bramall Lane for many years since its the oldest professional ground still used. The 3 points were going back to south London. 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. Sheffield station is no more than ten minutes from the ground and the city centre, where there are plenty of pubs. SSM2 Bramall Lane Tony Currie Stand F Bramall Lane Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! 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. Overall I like the look of Bramall Lane. Arguably, the Blades were helped by a bizarre refereeing performance from Kevin Friend, who seemed determined to join in with the Blades' birthday celebrations. The away end is a good modern stand, as for the home end i wouldn't like to sit on the Kop as the supporting pillars look like they could be an annoyance if you were unfortunate to have to sit behind one. Nice touch, no consolation. When you reach the Park Square Roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for the ground. Attendances werent good at the ground and Englands loss was blamed on poor light - something that was believed to be as a result of smoke from the nearby factories. Whilst a little further away on Wellington Street is the Devonshire Cat. In the end, Norwich held out for a 1-0 win. Nowadays, the game can be fierce but, generally speaking, things are quite balanced amongst the fans. Getting away from ground after the game. It took about 15 minutes to walk there. In the second half we came out more attacking but we just couldnt get the ball up to our striker. Although the concourse was quite large it was quite dated. A most enjoyable day, decent match, interesting and impressive stadium, all went to plan. I live in Leeds and my friend (who also lives in Leeds) picked us up at 1 pm and we drove down. 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. It also offers food too. 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. It was also to be the first ever visit to Bramall Lane so thought it would be a good trip. VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility 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. After that a few good chances came the way of United but to no avail for the home side. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. But as you walk into your seats, you see just how big it is, which it would do when it holds 30,000+. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. Eventhough it was now a midweek game we still decided to go. 4. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. View the Bramall Lane maps and Bramall Lane seating charts for Bramall Lane in Sheffield, S2 4SU. No draft beer on offer, but they sell bottles of multinational corporate lager and cider at not unreasonable prices. 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. 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. Before the game, I walked around the stadium and looked around the surrounding area. 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. 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. The game was awful from the Scunthorpe perspective. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. 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. 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. The Leppings Lane End that we were housed in, isn't much to look at. 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. Can see play at the other end. Sheffield United v Luton Town. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. I have been here a few times (once in the 1970's when the Cricket pitch was still present on site) I enjoyed good views of the pitch and there was plenty of atmosphere. There was some MK Dons fans were in there but there were no problems I saw. Easy getting out of the ground and back to the railway station, no issues or delays. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. There was no trouble with the home fans on their way home. Bramall Lane is an impressive ground from both outside and inside. We missed a sitter and the writing was on the wall. Having read the advice on this guide we decided to walk to the Sheaf Island Wetherspoons pub. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. Barnes Bramall Lane Stand - Visiting Supporters. The ground was well sign posted for the majority of the route. 2018-2019: 26,177 (Championship League) We left Molineux at around 9:30am, and arrived in Sheffield at 12 noon. We took the train from Doncaster which is only around 20-25 minutes. I presume that if it had not had a kite mark then I wouldn't have been allowed to put it up. 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. 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. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. We parked in the Sylvester Street Parking Lot (S1 4RN), which was a reasonable price at 4 for 4-6 hours. The ground had a traditional design. The concourse was a little cramped I thought. Then it was a steady 15 20 min walk to the Bramall Lane ground, and although I passed a few pubs on the way they only allowed home supporters in. Frequent direct trains connect Sheffield with London St Pancras Station with a journey time of just over 2 hours. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. 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. I travelled on one of the 4 Bournemouth supporters coaches, which was good for a Sunday kickoff. He was popular too in the blue half of Sheffield, where he played for Wednesday scoring 62 goals in 61 appearances, before his playing career was prematurely ended by injury. The walk from the station to the ground took around 15 minutes. One of those days. 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? Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Manufacturer:Adidas Home Kit: This makes for a great atmosphere at games, but also can make it somewhat intimidating for the away supporter. 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