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 15 April 1989, 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death at Hillsborough .
Match at Anfield took place two days before 26th anniversary .
Former Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur laid flowers at memorial .