What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Five past midday! Sheffield United v Luton Town. I have wanted to come to Bramall Lane for many years since its the oldest professional ground still used. Although a scoreless draw it was a very good game, with lots of incident, seeing Carlisle coming closest to breaking the deadlock hitting a post just before half time and then being reduced to 10 men but valiantly holding on for a point. The Blades, having beaten non-league's Hollywood upstarts Wrexham in the previous round, had sent out their fringe team for this one, but they frustrated Spurs and grew . Service was pretty quick and the usual selection was available. United perhaps had more possession, but Wolves looked dangerous on the break. 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. Even so, it still has a bit extra compared to a normal game. These same stewards dealt with a strong arm with any trouble makers so do be aware of this. Eventually a few chances fell the way of the Blades half way through the first half, but it remained 0-0. The purchase of your season ticket is for home league games only and does not include cup or play-off games. Motorways were quiet and we got back to Swansea at 1am. 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. #1. A good ground to visit. The disaster subsequently shaped the way of UK stadia over the last 25 years or, great from a safety point of view, but bad in the way it's lead to soulless all seated bowl stadiums. Joe Shaw made his debut for Sheffield United at the tender age of 16 in 1945. Plus apparently there was mayhem after Forest lost at Bramall Lane there in the last round. Very easy, we came by car and I was dropped off just round the corner from the ground. It became a frustrating afternoon for the 2,000 plus Barnsley fans who, like myself, expected a better display from the players. 112 x 72 yards Pitch Type: Yes Shirt Sponsors: We had been doing quite well away recently and Bramall Lane is somewhere I've always wanted to go. We walked amongst the Sheffield lot and got to the car with no trouble at all. We never really got going and struggled to test the Sheffield goalkeeper. You can then take a yellow tram to the City Centre and then walk to the ground. It is one of only two stadiums in the world that has hosted an England football international match, an England cricket test match and an FA Cup Final. No one could have thought then that he would go on to make a record breaking 714 appearances for the Club, including 632 in the league, over the next 21 years. We enjoyed a sandwich in the car and had a read of the 84 page match programme costing 3. They have never won the League Cup, though they did reach the semi-final of that particular competition in both 2003 and 2015. Got back to the car, one home fan even commiserated with me, thanking us from the bottom of his heart for knocking out Wednesday in the previous round. The atmosphere from the home end only came when they scored. Overall this was a good day really enjoyed it. Bramall Lane is now my new favourite ground. Swansea have just been relegated fromthe Premier League, but I was looking forward to new challenges ahead and hopefully the return of passing football. Given local knowledge, parked a mile away. Prepare to be searched on entry into the ground by the stewards. We soon found an equaliser which silenced the home support. Same easy way back to the station for the train back to Leeds. The facilities were decent, however the concourse was a little crowded, but there was still room to move. Having said that, it is a bit mean for the Blades to confine away fans to the lower tier where the view of the pitch isnt so good. A real ale place only a few minutes from the train station and around a 15 minute walk then to Bramall Lane. Although personally I prefer grounds that have a uniform look about them. Before the game I was very intrigued as to how we would perform in our first real test of the season. This is something have not encountered before. After that a few good chances came the way of United but to no avail for the home side. 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. 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). 68,287 v Leeds United Find Bramall Lane, events and information. I went straight into the ground, as I didn't fancy walking around too much. It costs 2 for 10 hours so it easily covers the game. In the second half, Lewis Dunk had a great chance to put Albion ahead but spurned it over. Sheffield United's manager was sent to the stands midway through the second half. However our bus was stopped as it came off the M1 and we waited for half an hour for a Police escort. All that said the stewards were polite and helpful. We got out pretty easy and avoided any heavy traffic. There was a lot to look forward to here. Under 22s/Students 20 I had never been to Bramall Lane before, plus we were visiting relatives nearby so I thought I give it a visit. 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. The ground is a short way down on the left. 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. 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. View the embedded image gallery online at: As well as a restaurant and a bar this member of the Novotel chain also boasts a fitness centre with an indoor pool, seven meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. They do not mess and they take you out of the stand very fast. The game itself was an unusual one. 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. 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. VISIT SHEFFIELD BUY TICKETS Coach travel to the RLWC2021 Overview Plan Your Trip Spectator Guide At The Stadium Entertainment Accessibility We did note that the price went up to 5 once the clock struck 5pm, so we were lucky to arrive just early enough to save a quid. Bramall Lane is a cashless stadium so please bring credit cards, debit cards or mobile devices that allow contactless payment. We got out of the ground easily and found our car parked in the hotel car park. 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. Well not initially! Bramall Lane on Google Maps: click here The stadium is served by the following main roads: From North: M1; A61 Sheaf Street; From South: M1; A617 towards Chesterfield; A61 From East: M1; A57 From West: A57 Parking Atkinsons, Charter Row, Sheffield, S1 4HR Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW Furnival Gate, Matilda Way, Sheffield, S1 4QJ Good luck to Sheffield United in trying to get a European place! This pub has around 12 hand pulled beers on offer, serves food, has a large screen tv, welcomes families (until 7pm) and is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. 0114 253 7200 Ticket Office: Inside the ground, with five minutes to go before kick-off the Shoreham Street end was half empty and it looked as if Uniteds fans had decided for some reason to give the game a miss, but suddenly they all turned up and the ground looked a good 75% full when the match began. The game was hard fought with goals coming from Quinn on 11 minutes and Evans on 20 minutes for Sheffield United. I was picked up after the game so it was very easy and was back indoors at 6pm. Service was quick and the pub was fairly busy with a mixture of fans and students who were returning to University over the weekend. Simon Cumming a visiting Barnsley fan recommends The Howard which is a good pub for away fans. The stewards weren't too fussy and just did there job as expected. I didnt have a pie unfortunately due to having a KFC about an hour before kickoff and didnt use the toilets. We went to the Globe for a pint where there was about 30 away fans. The Blades saw out the last 20 minutes not altogether comfortably at times to gain the prized three points. Shortly after that the ball fell to Bradley Wright Phillips after an error from a blades centre half and there was only one outcome; 0-2 Charlton. Sheffield United Women v Crystal Palace Women. Very welcoming for away fans. The tram journey time is around 20 minutes and costs 4 return. I was surprised about the lack of response from the Blades after this, as aside from a couple of long range efforts, Wolves held their lead comfortably. We'll earn a small commission. Go to this wonderful ground. If Sheffield took theirchances we would of lost 3-0, but our goalkeeper Archer kept us in the game. Maybe their expectations arent as high, since, traditionally, the Owls have been the more successful and glamorous of the two. The majority of the paths along the route consist of tarmac and flagstone paving. The game started with the home side having a few half chances, and one good opportunity which was saved. We went in 1-0 after 45 minutes having produced very little. I got back into Leeds station at 6:45 and was back home by 7:30. However, it is normally full 90 minutes before kick off. Red & White Wizards It took around 20 mins at a leisurely pace. We left Swansea at 11am and arriving in Sheffield at 4.30pm. There was another police escort of Millwall fans back to the train station. Our fans were singing throughout and the atmosphere was certainly the best away atmosphere I have been too. I did a lap of the outside of the ground before kick offand visited the club shop. There are however three very modern, new stands. 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. Sheffield United got back into the game as Bournemouth were poor in many areas especially defensively. The facilities in the stands were average. View From Your Seat Stadium Facilities . Hopefully, we'll stay up and we'll be playing them again next season. Apparently they were waiting for other busses to arrive before leading us in together. Do be aware of parking restrictions if youre considering on-street parking, however. After a couple of beers we decided to take up our seats. Bramall Lane tickets range in price from $32-$1150 and above. FA Cup 5th Round, 15th February1936. Never been to Bramall Lane before, ashamedly given its history. Overall it was a great day out despite the result (Posh lost 1-0). We didnt eat here so cant give a pie comment! Sheffield United hit the woodwork 3 time in the 2nd half but Southend United held on for a thoroughly deserved 2-2 draw, leaving both teams a point apart in mid table. A lively atmosphere in a great old stadium. Sheffield United played the ball on the floor all the time so that's very unusual to see for a lower league game. It took just under four and a half hours to get there, including a 30 minute stop. This match was certainly going to be a red letter day in my life as a Charlton supporter. I stayed in Leeds so only a 40 minute train ride to Sheffield. 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