Thanks to Sue Forbes for providing these directions. Made the 2-hour train journey from St Pancras (I live in East Anglia) which goes through some lovely scenery the further north you travel. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. We left Swansea at 11am and arriving in Sheffield at 4.30pm. Blades fans we met sitting above us, but there were no problems. Chatted with the guy sat next to me, a Blades fan on holiday from Australia where he'd relocated from South Yorkshire 20 years ago. A good ground to visit. The facilities were fine and the stewards I thought were very friendly. Well not initially! It's 3 for adults to enter and 2 for concessions, but check it is open before you travel to avoid disappointment. Bramall Lane, which is obviously the Sheffield United ground, was once home to Wednesday. A real ale place only a few minutes from the train station and around a 15 minute walk then to Bramall Lane. Quite an easy route from Mansfield to Sheffield, went through Chesterfield and got onto the A61 then the ground appears on the right. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Bramall Lane? Someone had clearly decided that as the Police plans were already made, then they might as well stick to them. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. Then Christiansen was sacked, Heckingbottom was installed as our new manager and inevitability we were suddenly filled with new hope. Game was very poor and both sides played badly. The journey up was easy enough. 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. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Hillsborough Stadium? They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. Was then an easy drive home, arriving back at about 9pm, in good time to see in the New Year. Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. So both teams were down to ten men for the rest of the game. The game started with the home side having a few half chances, and one good opportunity which was saved. I wasnt! In 1935 Jock Cameron, the great South African . Finding our seats with the help of the really good stewards was a blessing. 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. My friend knew a Blades fan who we were meeting for a drink. due to part of the ground being used for first class cricket. A 0-0 draw was a great result for us on current form and having a player sent off. Nice to get a game in with minimum travel hassle. There was some MK Dons fans were in there but there were no problems I saw. Every decision appeared to go their way, which led to ironic chants of "Free Kick, to the Wanderers! Finding the ground was easy too, but parking was particularly difficult. 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. There is an Asda Store just over the bridge from the away end where you can pick up drinks and snacks. Inside the ground is much as described on this Football Ground Guide website, no need to repeat other than (as much as I like St Mary's) for me, you can't beat a traditional design with four separate stands, whether or not the corners are in-filled. Bramall Lane is one of those that typifies exactly what makes English football so iconic, and why this stadium is recognised worldwide. 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. At half time the bogs were as you would expect, compact, packed and smokey with a number of fans grabbing a fag. It was a good view from the away stand as it was quite steep. 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. The day was helped by another good performance in what's turning out to be a good season for Wolves. Sheff-Utd.co.uk We walked through the concourse which looks like it needs doing up a bit then walked up to our seats. 1. The uniqueness of Bramall Lane doesnt stop there. The game had several incidents and both sides were looking to get something out of the match. The away end was fine and the concourse was large which was good because it contained our whole travelling support at half time etc, without it being too crowded. There are also different prices on a match day to if you buy your tickets in advance. Albion then had a penalty shout turned down for a clear handball in the penalty area. After furious protests the goal stood. However thoughts of Hillsborough will always be linked to the disaster that took place there in 1989 when 96 fans lost their lives. When you reach the Park Square Roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for the ground. The view from the away end is superb. This pub brews its own beer on site and offers a mixture of real ales, craft beers in a modern environment. There had been good attendances there this season so I was expecting a good atmosphere. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The pies were quite warm and plenty of meat inside. There are quite a few identikit stadiums knocking around these days, but you can tell Brammall Lane has bundles of character. Also worth a visit is the Rutland Arms on Brown Street. Upcoming Events May 22 Def Leppard & Mtley Cre Bramall Lane Tickets StubHub Schedule & More Tickets Advertisement 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. We were sat in the Upper tier so we got a good view but the seating is very steep like at Preston. The atmosphere wasn't as good as I was expecting, but it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. It is worth noting that the majority of the kiosks do not accept cash, it's card and contactless payments only. Many not wearing their colours for obvious reasons. 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. As is the case with pretty much every team in the Football League, Sheffield United have a good website where you can look at your ticketing options and buy tickets for games. A brilliant result from a not-so-brilliant performance. Something to note was I had taken my flag and they asked to see if it had a British kite mark on it? Decent enough facilities and stewards were on the ball over some high jinks. 6. Overally a really good day out. I got to the ground at around 12:30 pm. Richard Stearman did well to clear off the line, whilst at the other end Henry hit the woodwork with a curling effort. There is a shop attached at the front and the platinum suite for dinner plus ticket shop and legends of the lane museum. Always nice to have a ground steeped in history, in or near a town or city centre. Home fans seemed friendly, but the pubs seemed a little hostile so we avoided them. Here are some of the usual methods youll consider trying: Train - Bramall Lane is just a few minutes walk away from Sheffield Railway Station, which is served by trains from the North and the South on a regular basis. Located on the popular Eccleshall Road is this JD Wetherspoons pub that offer cheap drinks, cheap pub grub and some TVs dotted around the place. Service was very good and its well policed. This pub is also located near to the railway station, on Howard Street opposite. 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. A nice touch. 2017-2018: 26,854 (Championship League), Unofficial Web Sites: Sheffield is a brilliant city to spend a bit of time in, with plenty of great hotel options available to you. The home supporters were not impressed with the referee! It's a direct train, taking an hour and a half with only a handful of stops. I was looking forward to my visit to Bramall Lane as it is a ground I had yet to visit, and was feeling confident about a result after we beat the Blades at home earlier in the season. It appears that the upper tier is now used by the home fans. Our main preoccupation before the game was searching for somewhere to park. Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Rotherham United, Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Red & White Stripes (Home) / Black (Away) Easy walk to the ground from the station, 15 minutes direct (well, that was on the way back). Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. 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. There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. We had no problems with stewards and the facilities were fine. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. 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. This good sized pub tends to have a mix of home and away fans. 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. However Sheffield were playing well in the League, whilst Carlisle were struggling, so I wasn't too confident about getting a result. The concourse was big enough, there were enough toilets, nothing spectacular about the place. The Kop Stand facing the away end is very impressive and the atmosphere was good. Located directly behind the goal at Bramall Lane's end (towards the city centre), the Bramall Lane stand is a two-tiered structure that was opened in 1966. 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. Play Can see play at the other end. Having arrived at 2pm we had a good hour to get to the ground. 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. 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. And then of all the strange things.the teams came out to Samuel Barbers Adagio with strings. Kop Gangway A section J row 24 seat United perhaps had more possession, but Wolves looked dangerous on the break. We spoke to some Sheffield United fans on the way to the ground and they seemed quite friendly. 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