Liverpool and Newcastle players took part in a minute silence before their Premier League match at Anfield on Monday night in memory of the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough almost 26 years ago . The fixture at Anfield , which took place two days before the 26th anniversary of the disaster , was preceded by a period of silence from both teams and the 45,000 fans gathered . Flowers were also laid at the club 's Hillsborough memorial at Anfield , including some by former Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur . Anfield stood still for a moment before the game between Liverpool and Newcastle in memory of Hillsborough . Liverpool and Newcastle players both took part in a minute silence in memory of the 96 fans who died . Liverpool players lined up for the minute silence before they played Newcastle on Monday at Anfield . Banners in the Kop were held up in memory of the 96 supporters who died almost 26 years ago . During the period of silence and the pre-match You 'll Never Walk Alone song , fans in the Kop held up banners in honour of the 96 victims on that fateful day in 1989 . On 15 April 1989 , 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death during their FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday 's Hillsborough home . It is widely regarded as the worst disaster in the history of English football and inquests are still ongoing into the tragedy in Warrington . Former Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur laid flowers at the Hillsborough memorial before the game . A supporter touches the Hillsborough memorial , which has been temporarily moved due to building work .
Liverpool and Newcastle players took part in a minute silence . On two days , 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death at Hillsborough . Match at Anfield took place 15 April 1989 before 26th anniversary . Former Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur laid flowers at memorial .