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37 years since Hillsborough, 97 Liverpool fans remembered

sportsApr 15, 202623209

On April 15, 2026 supporters and families gathered at Sheffield's Hillsborough Stadium to mark the 37th anniversary of the April 15, 1989 FA Cup semi-final crush that killed 97 Liverpool fans. Commemorations featured Gerry & The Pacemakers' You'll Never Walk Alone and the Justice Collective's He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, and supporters shared tributes with #JFT97 and #YNWA. Families used the anniversary to renew calls for accountability and justice for the 97 under the Justice for the 97 campaign.

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April 15, 1989 FA Cup semi-final crush at Hillsborough killed 97 Liverpool fans
Supporters sang You'll Never Walk Alone and Justice Collective's He Ain't Heavy
Families and supporters renewed calls for justice under the JFT97 campaign
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