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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Hillsborough, Sheffield

Everything an away end needs at Hillsborough — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

Full Wednesday guide

Selected date

Tue 9 Feb

19:45 · v Wycombe

Ground

Hillsborough

Capacity 39,732

Away end

Leppings Lane

approx. 3,000

Travel

Sheffield

30 min or tram

Coming up at Wednesday

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Wednesday v Wycombe

Tuesday, 9 February 2027 · 19:45 · Hillsborough

Kick-off 19:45
Drive to the groundWalk from SheffieldWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of Hillsborough in Sheffield
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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.
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Safe away spots

  • The Hillsborough Hotel — Historic pub with its own brewery, a short walk from the ground. Map
  • Sheffield city centre — A far bigger range of options if arriving early via the centre. Map
  • Hillsborough concourse — Solid matchday fare for a big traditional ground. Map
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Worth the detour

Hillsborough memorial

A place to pay respects near the ground, marking the 1989 disaster.

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Kelham Island Museum

Industrial heritage museum in a characterful part of the city.

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Weston Park Museum

Free museum near the university, a short tram ride from the centre.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Wisewood Inn

    Local pub a short walk from Hillsborough, favoured by home fans but welcoming.

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  • Hillsborough Park

    Large green space right by the ground, good for a pre-match walk.

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  • Malin 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

Midweek kick-off

A 19:45 start in Sheffield means the last realistic train back leaves around 22:15. Check the connection before you buy a ticket.

Ground note

The Leppings Lane end carries deep historical significance following the 1989 disaster; away fans should be respectful in and around the ground.

Ground note

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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