Everton to unveil Hillsborough disaster memorial ahead of Merseyside derby

Everton will unveil a permanent Hillsborough disaster memorial plaque at Goodison Park ahead of this weekend's Merseyside derby clash with Liverpool.

The installation will commemorate the 96 supporters who lost their lives during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989.

The unveiling at Goodison's Park End Stand will be conducted by Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall, who lost her son James in the Sheffield tragedy.

"This is a really lovely gesture from Everton, paying tribute to the 96 who lost their lives at Hillsborough," said Aspinall in a statement.

"I would like to thank Bill and everyone involved, not least the Everton fans who have provided great support to the families over the years."

The tribute was suggested by a group of Everton supporters led by Stephen Kelly, whose brother Michael was among those who died at Hillsborough.