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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

Sat 24 Apr

15:00 · v MK Dons

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 MK Dons

Saturday, 24 April 2027 · 15:00 · Hillsborough

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from SheffieldWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

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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Local event

Hillsborough disaster anniversary

Mid-April sees memorial events in the city; some road and tram access near the ground may be affected.

Transport alert

Bank holiday network works

Easter and the May bank holidays are the heaviest engineering weekends of the year. April trips into Sheffield should be planned around a possible line closure.

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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