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MatchesSHEFFIELDSHEFFIELD UNITED FC vs SWANSEA CITY AFC

MATCH BRIEF: SHEFFIELD UNITED FC vs SWANSEA CITY AFC

Fan Safety
83/100
GOOD
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:09:07.274Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Sheffield United FC

AWAY TEAM

Swansea City AFC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
03 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
40
VENUE
Bramall Lane
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

UK entry: EU/EEA citizens need a valid passport (ID cards not accepted). Non-EU/US/Commonwealth may need a visa/ETA from late 2025.

Fan Safety Score
83
Physical Safety
85GOOD
Theft Protection
80GOOD
Scams
80GOOD
Police Reliability
85GOOD

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM

AVG BEER

A pint in Sheffield is £4.50–£6.00. Inside the grounds, prices are approx. £4.00-£5.00. Sheffield is famous for its craft ale scene.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:09 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

8°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

4.2°C - 11.6°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessBramall Lane

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Bramall Lane is a 10-15 min walk from the city center/train station. Hillsborough is 3 miles north; take the Yellow Tram (to Leppings Lane) or Bus 53.

Warning: Hillsborough is significantly further from the center than Bramall Lane. Allow 35-40 minutes via tram from the train station.

Bramall Lane (United): Away fans in the Bramall Lane Stand. Hillsborough (Wednesday): Away fans in the West Stand (Leppings Lane) Upper/Lower.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Professional cameras
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Knives/Forbidden tools
  • Smoke canisters

CRITICAL

Cashless kiosks in the concourses. Hillsborough's away end is historic (all-seater); follow steward flow for the narrow entry turnstiles.

Exit routes & evacuation

Designated routes lead towards the city center (Bramall Lane) or the Yellow Tram station (Hillsborough).

Exit via the main rear gates of the respective stands directly onto Bramall Lane or Leppings Lane.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Manchester (MAN) / Leeds Bradford (LBA) / East Midlands (EMA)

Transfer

Manchester is 1 hour 15 mins by direct train. EMA and LBA are approx. 1 hour by road/bus.

Tip

Manchester Airport has a direct rail link to Sheffield station every hour.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The 'Devonshire Quarter' and West Street offer a huge variety of pubs and bars. Kelham Island is world-renowned for its traditional real ale pubs.

RECOMMENDED

Kelham Island / West Street offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Sheffield Railway Station (Steel City Square)

The primary arrival point for traveling fans. The area outside featuring the 'Cutting Edge' water sculpture is the classic assembly point.

POLICE PROFILE

EXPERIENCED

South Yorkshire Police are very experienced with large football crowds. For the 'Steel City Derby', expect a massive presence and fan escorts.

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