For kick-off times not stated above, please work either back or forward from timings above.
For example, 12 noon kick-offs will see a Penistone Road single lane closure at approximately 11:00am to kick-off.
So a 1:00pm kick-off would see the same closure but an hour later from 12 noon until kick-off.
There are three operation phases for each game:
Phase One: Leppings Lane closed approximately two hour before kick-off until all coaches have arrived. Reopens at the discretion of the Safety Officer.
Phase Two: The safety operation during the game.
Phase Three: Leppings Lane closed 20 minutes before the end of every game - please note this is subject to change based on intelligence received by the Safety Officer.
There will be no access from the South Stand onto Leppings Lane - the gate will be closed until Leppings Lane is clear.
Disabled supporters can exit the stadium via exit Gate 7 with a steward escort.
Please note that the club is not responsible for any parking issues outside of the stadium.
As we continue to work together with local residents on a matchday, live bands with drums will no longer play in the Fan Zone. All music will be guitars and vocals only. The volume has been reduced and the positions of the speakers re-evaluated to ensure optimum noise control.
APRIL MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Saturday 13 April
Wednesday v Stoke City
3:00pm
Championship
Estimated attendance: 30,000
Away attendance: 4,500
Coaches: 33
Police: Yes
Road closures: Yes, throughout
Penistone Road: Yes
Clay Wheels Lane in use: Yes, road closure throughout
Leppings Lane will be fully closed from at least 12:30pm until kick-off. It will reopen and close at the start of the second half and remain closed until all coaches/fans have left the area after the game.
We request that local residents do not park on the left-hand side of Leppings Lane heading towards Halifax Road due to the large number of coaches returning during the second half so we can ensure the safe passage of emergency vehicles.
Saturday 27 April
Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion
3:00pm
Championship
Estimated attendance: 34,000
Away attendance: 4,500
Coaches: 15
Police: Yes
Road closures: Yes, throughout
Penistone Road: Yes
Clay Wheels Lane in use: Yes, road closure throughout
All fixtures are subject to change.
AWAY COACH INFORMATION
Drivers should take note of guidance from traffic marshalls. Drivers are not permitted to enter the stadium and are advised to stay with their coach at all times.
*All dates and kick-off times are subject to change. Please note that planned and unplanned road closures may be in place immediately after any fixture based on police advice.
Whether attending the game or otherwise, please be aware of potential traffic congestion, which can extend all the way to motorway entrance points in the city. Visit one.network for information on road closures and regular traffic updates in the area from Sheffield City Council cameras.
TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
Since 2009, a Traffic Regulation Order has been in place which allows the club to close a number of roads around the stadium on a matchday, these closures are required to facilitate safely supporters’ access and egress.
These road closures are implemented approximately 90 minutes before kick-off, so for a typical 3:00pm fixture, the closures will start at 1:30pm.
Below is a road-by-road breakdown of the traffic management in place on a matchday:
LEPPINGS LANE
Pre-match
- Left turn into Leppings Lane from Middlewood Road closed
- Closed to inbound and outbound traffic whilst away team supports coaches arrive
- Residents/businesses access only (if safe to do so)
Post-match
- Full closure to all inbound and outbound traffic from final whistle for approximately 30 minutes, whilst this is in place no vehicle movement is permitted
VERE ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement may be restricted whilst away team supporters coaches arrive, access from Penistone Road may be restricted closer to kick-off to reduce the risk of vehicle/pedestrian conflict
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
FIELDING ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement may be restricted whilst away team supporters coaches arrive, access from Penistone may be restricted closer to kick-off to reduce the risk of vehicle/pedestrian conflict
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
BICKERTON ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement may be restricted whilst away team supporters coaches arrive, access from Penistone may be restricted closer to kick-off to reduce the risk of vehicle / pedestrian conflict
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
FARNDALE ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement maybe restricted whilst away team supporters’ coaches arrive
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
SHENSTONE ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement may be restricted whilst away team supporters coaches arrive
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
ESKDALE ROAD
Pre-match
- Vehicle movement may be restricted whilst away team supporters coaches arrive
Post-match
- Vehicle movement restricted on to Leppings Lane for approximately 30 minutes from final whistle
PENISTONE ROAD (FROM HERRIES ROAD SOUTH TO LEPPINGS LANE)
Pre-match
- Single lane closure, approximately 1:30pm to kick-off
Post-match
- Closed outbound between 4:30pm to 5:30pm, diversion via Herries Road and Herries Road South
Due to the differing numbers of visiting supporters attending matches, there may be occasions when Leppings Lane remains open, this information can be found on these pages, which are updated on a game-by-game basis.