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. However Bramall Lane is always worth a visit. All square at the break, with no chances of note. There was some good link up play down the right from Henry and Matt Doherty, and the ball broke to Dave Edwards, who finished with aplomb. Only a fifteen minute walk is needed to get to the ground from Sheffield station. If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. There was a huge police presence though and it caused a lot of traffic around the ground. The game really got going in the second half, with VAR disallowing a Blades goal for offside, up the other end from the away supporters. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. Why? 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. Thereafter Sheffield managed to miss chance after chance and the Shrewsbury goalkeeper made a few incredible saves, so the final score stayed at 2-1. The first half continued in a similar vein, with both sides looking dangerous. Inside the concourse the atmosphere was bouncing, which was once of the reasons behind me considering this the best away day for atmosphere that I have been too. Would definitely go again! The game was a little slow in the first half. 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. That at least was explained to me! The view what I will always remember as being without doubt the best in the ground is now gone, but it was standing at the old white wall on the old kop, where the army posters were. 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. 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. Leeds, however, consider Wednesday to be the bigger rival. 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. As expected, the game started at a rapid tempo, with United coming close to scoring early on, the lively Scougall forcing a good save from Carl Ikeme. 5. Both sets of supporters were loud throughout the game, with a fair amount of banter between us in the away end and the fans nearest us in the Main Stand. 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. The journey takes in views of the Etihad, Old Trafford and Edgeley Park grounds. My friend had a commitment meaning they needed to get off quickly, which left me getting the train back to Leeds. 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. Cardiff were second in the league, having won eight on the bounce, and Sheffield United were just outside the play-offs. There is a chippy on Shoreham Street we used before the game. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. The city will also be the team base for the Greece (Men's) and France, Wales, Scotland and USA (Wheelchair) teams. Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa 75+. 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. Bramall Lane is a nice ground with good views and a great way for Swans to start the season. 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). 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. Both of Sheffield Uniteds goals were from crosses into the box, the second being a re-bound. 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. seat anonymous Bramall Lane England Women vs Sweden Women Women's Euros semi final 2022. I went on the official club coaches, which meant an early start, given the 1:25 kick off. Even so, it still has a bit extra compared to a normal game. The Blades were on a sensational run of form under Nigel Clough, recently winning 10 games on the spin, as well as keeping 8 clean sheets in a row. You dont really see the ground unless your right next to it. It was hard getting away from Bramall Lane. One fan in the home end seemed to be getting quite wound up which was entertaining. The game itself was great. 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. Sheffield United is well worth a visit. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. 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. The game was a competitive Yorkshire/Lancashire affair, a little lacking in skill but settled by a late Billy Sharp penalty for Sheffield United, they just about deserved the win. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. Not far from a perfect day out, given our result. We took the train from Doncaster which is only around 20-25 minutes. I enjoyed the Blades fans singing the 'The Greasy Chip Butty' song. The stewards were relaxed and informative. The clubs corporate team can host any number of events, from exhibitions through to major functions and even weddings. 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. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. The coach stopped right outside the away end. I had a clear idea of where I was going until we pulled up behind a car with a Charlton sticker in the rear window. Still Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back with their only attack in the second half. Not only this but I had heard that Hillsborough has a decent atmosphere and is a traditional old ground. The stewards were completely anonymous which allowed some blokes a few rows ahead of us togenerate some very odd smelling smoke! #1. There were a few food kiosks around the away end but I didn't fancy a pie in that heat! The Kop Stand facing the away end is very impressive and the atmosphere was good. No need for anyone to go hungry or thirsty here with so many caffs and pubs as well as chippies within easy walking reach. There was a decent atmosphere again from both sets of fans. The police presence was very strong, but it was easy to get to the away entrance turnstiles, which were electronic. Then I went into the Cricketers Arms pubs to watch the Manchester United v Arsenal match. We left via the A6135 to pick up the M1 and it was slow until the junction with the A6102 and then it was fine. ", when a decision did go our way! After a quick pint, we took the 5-minute walk to the ground and went in. 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. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The game was a good one, and even though it was on Sky just over 30,000 packed into Bramall Lane to watch the clash as it could decide both teams fates come the end of the season. A very memorable away day, with a great traditional ground, good support for both sides a good result for the Addicks and Sheffield itself came across as a nice city with plenty of character. As we got into the city the players were just driving home and gave us a few beeps when next to them at the tradfic lights. Without naming names, there are quite a few soulless, out of town stadiums in this League, so Bramall Lane offers a chance to see football played in a proper ground, in a proper city. I presume that if it had not had a kite mark then I wouldn't have been allowed to put it up. 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. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. World War II brought about some stadium damage but renovations fixed those issues and, structure wise, things stayed fairly static for 20 odd years. And then of all the strange things.the teams came out to Samuel Barbers Adagio with strings. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! Can see play at the other end. The August 1973 Roses match, Bramall Lane's final cricketing bow, fizzled out into a rain-affected draw. Front row seats and a crowd of 25,000 was a pleasure to be a part of. I'm really happy I finally went to see a game at Bramall Lane. The concourse in away end was a little small although the staff were quick at serving. 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 away end is quite cramped and luckily we stood as sitting would've been uncomfortable I imagine. This good sized pub tends to have a mix of home and away fans. 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. We spoke to the stewards and asked if there was any food outlets about and a steward informed us about a KFC on Queen Street about a 10-15 minute walk away. Talk about drive of shame, but it was all good natured. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. We didn't bother with any food as there was only one kiosk open and queues were too long to bother with. This is where you can once again see how much of a traditional old school ground Hillsborough is. 5. 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. The turnstiles are electrical so you just put the barcode of your ticket it in, like at Elland Road then you proceed into the ground. Was back home for 4 oclock which is unusual for a Saturday. Bramall Lane has come on a lot since the days when it only had three sides to it until the early 1970's. / Green & Yellow (Third), Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Kevin McCabe. This pub offers up to six real ales and serves food too. 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. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. 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. The game was awful from the Scunthorpe perspective. The atmosphere from the home end only came when they scored. Bramall Lane tickets range in price from $32-$1150 and above. Not too bad. The home side put pressure on late on but couldn't find a way through a resolute Brighton defence and it ended 1-1. I walked around the ground to get a sense of context and a feel of the place. Thats not always been the case. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. From a Blades perspective, Leeds are second in the most hated ranks. These large cowsheds used to be quite common but more modern construction of course now hold sway. When you reach the Park Square Roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for the ground. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. 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. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. 6. United perhaps had more possession, but Wolves looked dangerous on the break. The pies were quite warm and plenty of meat inside. The majority of fans there were Chelsea and the doors where policed 2 hours before the game but it was a nice friendly pub serving good ale. It is certainly a Premier League ground, there is one old stand, the Kop which was the biggest. Five and half thousand Addicts fans had bought tickets for a 12noon kick off in Sheffield. As the ground filled the stewards, of whom I had heard bad things, were fine, and left us to it, but quickly sorted out any really silly behaviour, but in a professional manner. Also worth a visit is the Rutland Arms on Brown Street. Wetherspoons, Lloyds and several other bars all offered real ale and cheap food. that in my opinion, Bramall Lane is far superior. Contact Details Collapse all Expand all Disabled Supporters View Ticket Sales View Hospitality View Parking View Great view but only a few seats to the end of the stand so a bit quieter than if you're in the middle, Good fight, Brook lost by TKO in round 10. Red & White Wizards By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. One of a kind: All our high-res venue maps have been meticulously designed and built from scratch. It's a quite intimidating stadium and gave the impression there was a lot of history there. Good view and great atmosphere - everything a football event should have! Living in North Wales it was a relatively simple car journey of two hours via the M56 and the A57 through the Peak District. Nearby behind the Waitrose supermarket is the Beer Engine pub on Cemetery Road. This is something have not encountered before. After this we walked the 10 mins or so to the ground. On arrival, the coaches parked right outside the away section. (opens in a new tab). In addition to this, it was a new stadium for me and a chance to follow Albion away. For cup games, if the demand requires it, then the upper tier can be made available too. We emerged out at the top of the lower-tier of our stand, which was directly behind a goal (opposite a pretty grand single-tiered kop). 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. Didnt see a pub near to the ground. 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). At the back of the stand are a row of executive boxes and on its roof is a small gable, reminiscent of when many older grounds featured them. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. 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. An opportunity to tick another ground off the list. Got past the South Yorkshire Police, clearly hacked off by the lack of a full scale riot, the Police helicopter was looking a bit over the top. Send email. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. The south Londoners made most of the noise. The top tier of the stand is quite steep which helped with the view of the game. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. No real trouble in finding the ground, but parking around Bramall Lane on a match day could be a nightmare, if arriving after 1.30pm as there were no parking spaces that I could see. Upcoming fixtures at Bramall Lane. The ground had a traditional design. Everyone seemed friendly and in good mood since Sheffield United were on a good run. Undeterred the Charlton army headed north from Friday onward. We were close to kick off time so we headed straight into the ground and to our seats. Plus a Yorkshire derby is always good for atmosphere, so we left home with renewed excitement. 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. A very enjoyable day out at a brilliant ground. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. 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. Richard Stearman did well to clear off the line, whilst at the other end Henry hit the woodwork with a curling effort. 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE. The Legend Of The Lane museum features a host of the clubs memorabilia, collected during its extensive and exciting history. The Leppings Lane End that we were housed in, isn't much to look at. 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. On entering the seating area there were more steps to ascend, but there were ample hand rails to assist us older fans. Availed ourselves of a sandwich and two pints at the Stags Head pub Psalter Lane. Wolves took the lead soon after though, when James Henry's cross fooled everybody to nestle in the far corner. Glad to say that I have now seen a match at all 20 grounds of the Premier League. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Quite an easy route from Mansfield to Sheffield, went through Chesterfield and got onto the A61 then the ground appears on the right. Their pressure paid off when Enda Stevens volleyed in after 26 minutes. The goal kicked the Swans into action with our play much improving (the addition of Jeff Montero helping). As such, Bramall Lane has always been home to the Blades. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat 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. Struggled to see right hand corner but we'll covered and easy access to concourse as you are right by the entrance. Sheffield played a lot better than us. As we were walking around the stadium, a Sheffield United fan came up to us and started having a chat which was nice. We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! I was not all bad, just the result. The facilities in the stands were average. 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. Getting away was easy enough, I headed back to Sheffield station and made the train with plenty of time to spare. Should we be in the same league next season it will be a must do game to attend again. If not, it'll cost you about $170 to $511 per seat for a shared Bramall Lane VIP box or suite. As per our Season Ticket T&C's: 2.j. It appears that the upper tier is now used by the home fans. and into Sheffield. The joy was short lived as after 36 minutes Baxter scored for Sheffield United and in the 45th minute Collins scored to make it 2-2 at half time. 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. 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