Sheff Wed v Crystal Palace - Wed 25th Sept 2002 7.45pm
Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace
Wednesday 25th September 2002
K.O. 7.45 pm
This game is the rearranged match from Sat 7th September 2002
Ground Name: Hillsborough
Capacity: 39,814 (all seated)
Address: Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SW
Main Telephone No: 0114-221-2121
Ticket Office: 0114-221-2400
Away fans are normally placed in the upper tier of the West Stand (the
Leppings Lane) end of the ground, where up to 3,700 away supporters can be
accommodated. There are a number of supporting pillars in the West Stand,
which could impede your view (all tickets state that there is a post in
view).
TICKET PRICES: Tickets will be available at the stadium, there will be no
advance sales. The prices will be19.00 for adults and 10.00 for concessions.
DISABLED FACILITIES - spaces for 6 visiting supporters in the West Stand
Lower. Free for disabled person and helper. Booking is essential. Parking is
subject to availability. For blind supporters there are headphones with
commentary available throughout the stadium.
PALACE COACHES depart from Selhurst Park at 1pm fare is 20.00 for guests,
18.00 for season ticket holders/members and 16.00 for Gold members
HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR AND WHERE TO PARK
Hillsborough Stadium is situated 3 miles north of the city centre, but you
are advised to avoid this route and approach the ground from the north
instead - it's not the shortest route - but probably the easiest.
From The North/South/ East
Exit the M1 at junction 36 and follow the A61 towards Sheffield. Continue
along the road for a few miles until the 2nd roundabout. Take the 3rd exit
(Leppings Lane) - the ground is situated on the left-hand side.
From the West
Take the A57 for Sheffield. As you approach the city the road splits in
two - take the left fork onto the Rivelin Valley Road (A6101). Continue for
approximately 3.75 miles, turn left (onto one way system) and follow the
road round to the right onto Holme Lane. This road then becomes Bradfield
Road. At the junction with the A61 Penistone Road, turn left towards
Barnsley. Hillsborough Stadium is on the left-hand side after Hillsborough
Park.
PARKING
There is some street parking to be had if you arrive early, some in the
area just north of the ground, otherwise there are some unofficial car parks
along the A61 that charge in the region of £2-£3. There are also some car
parks near the station.
There is a large car park at the Owlerton greyhound stadium - 10 min walk
from ground.
From the Train station
Hillsborough is about approx 3 miles from the station and the best way to
get there is by Supertram. Go to the back of the station (follow the tram
signs) and take a Blue Line, Malin Bridge service direct to Hillsborough
(about a 10 minute walk from ground). Alternatively by changing at Cathedral
or any station thereafter onto a Middlewood (yellow) service get even nearer
to the away end by getting off at Leppings Lane which is just a right by the
ground. Trains run on both routes every 10 minutes.
You can get a taxi up to the ground or the bus station is a one minute walk
from the railway station. Cross over at the pedestrian crossing, and follow
the signs. Head for the far side of the terminus. Bus no. 53 to Ecclesfield
and 42, 77 & 80 run regularly to the ground. On matchdays regular shuttle
buses run from the road at the far side of the bus station -they are marked
football!
WHERE TO DRINK
Most pubs near the ground tend to be home fans only.
Wadsley Jack on Rural Lane is about a ten minute walk (uphill!) from the
visitors end, going away from Sheffield Centre.
The Norfolk Arms, Grenoside, on the way into Sheffield on the A61 from the
M1. Good selection of hot bar meals served 12-2.15. TV. Families welcome
lunchtimes. Open all day.
The Red Lion, 95 Penistone Road, Grenoside, is also on the A61 is a large
restaurant/ pub serving wide range of food. Families welcome if buying food.
Menu served 12-10pm. Open all day.
The White Horse, 104 Halifax Road (on A61). Large football friendly pub with
big-screen TV. Bar snacks served all day. Open all day.
The Fox, Foxhill Road - on side road off A61, 0.2miles further down road
than White Horse - easy to walk to ground - steep hill back. Large pub,
small room with pool table. Wide menu available from 5.50 for 2 meals. TV,
darts. Families welcome. Large car park. Open all day.
The Horse & Jockey, Wadsley Lane (top end junction with Worrall Lane, ¾ mile
from ground. Sandwiches available. Pool, darts, TV. Families welcome. Open
all day.
Near the station are:
The Howard Pub (Mansfield) 37 Howard Street
In terms of pubs, most away supporters use the Howard which is opposite the
station. The bitters are Mansfield and Mansfield Smooth (nice) or Riding
bitter. The Howard serves decent food, and there is a pool table and various
games machines. Breakfast served from 10am. Lunches 11-4. Disabled
facilities.
The Globe is further up the same hill. They do a cheap range of
burgers/dinners in there.
The Penny Black - walk out of the station - turn right - through the bus
station - out the other end and the pub is across the road always been
welcoming when we've been there before - also do food.
FOOD
Those travelling on the M1 will pass the usual McDonalds etc. By the White
Horse pub are some shops including fish & chip shop & pork shop serving
Sheffield speciality of hot pork sandwiches with stuffing & crackling for
1.05. The shopping street at Middlewood has a wide choice.
Few takeaways near ground - Hoong Too, Mitchells & Four Lanes are
recommended in the football fans guide.
Inside the ground: Pies are supposed to be good, although lack of variety.
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