The supporters were fatally stabbed the night before United’s UEFA Cup semi-final first leg against Turkish side Galatasaray in Istanbul on Sunday, April 5, 2000.
Twenty years on, Whites midfielder Kalvin Phillips made a quick visit to a quiet Elland Road amidst the current social distancing measures to lay flowers in the duo's memory.
YEP photographer Simon Hulme was there.
1. Arriving at Elland Road
Whites midfielder Kalvin Phillips with flowers in memory of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight. Picture by Simon Hulme.
2. Emotional
Kalvin Phillips prepares to lay flowers. Picture by Simon Hulme.
3. In memory
Kalvin Phillips in front of the plaque that remembers Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight. Picture by Simon Hulme.
4. Poignant
Kalvin Phillips lays the flowers at a very quiet Elland Road. Picture by Simon Hulme.
5. Take a moment
Kalvin Phillips pays his respects. Picture by Simon Hulme.
6. Never forgotten
The plaque to remember Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight. Picture by Simon Hulme.