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Your matchday card
Wednesday v Blackpool
Sunday 1 November 2026 · 14:00 · Hillsborough
Leave home
3h journey each way
08:30
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
11:30
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
13:00
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
13:40
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Wednesday v Blackpool: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Hillsborough
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Sheffield
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Best pubs in Sheffield
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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Getting there
- Supertram from the city centre — The most practical route — tram to Leppings Lane stop, right by the away end.
- Sheffield station — A long walk, so the tram is strongly preferred by most visiting fans.
- Driving — M1 J34, then follow the A6101; street parking near the ground is heavily restricted.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- The Hillsborough Hotel — Historic pub with its own brewery, a short walk from the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
- Sheffield city centre — A far bigger range of options if arriving early via the centre. Colours policy unknownMap
- Hillsborough concourse — Solid matchday fare for a big traditional ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Hillsborough memorial
A place to pay respects near the ground, marking the 1989 disaster.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Wisewood Inn
Local pub a short walk from Hillsborough, favoured by home fans but welcoming.
Open in mapsHillsborough Park
Large green space right by the ground, good for a pre-match walk.
Open in mapsMalin Bridge tram stop area
Quieter alternative to Leppings Lane for arriving by tram, with a couple of local cafés.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Sheffield; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
The Leppings Lane end carries deep historical significance following the 1989 disaster; away fans should be respectful in and around the ground.
Ground note · unverified
Trams from the centre get extremely busy pre- and post-match; allow extra time and patience.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Sheffield
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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