Christopher Loftus & Kevin Speight 2025 Memorial Plans — Leedsunited.com 21/3/25

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As April approaches, it is a time of reflection for all Leeds United supporters as we remember Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, who tragically had their lives taken from them, whilst away supporting the club on 5th April 2000.

This year marks 25 years since they left us.

At our Sky Bet Championship fixture against Swansea City at Elland Road on Saturday 29th March, we will come together with a minute of applause ahead of kick-off and there will also be a tribute on the big screen in the 25th minute of the match.

We are pleased that members of both the Loftus and Speight family will be in attendance at the match against Swansea City, who will be pitch side for the minute of applause.

The captains of both Leeds United and Swansea City will lay wreaths at the side of the dugout and chairman Paraag Marathe will also lay a wreath at the East Stand plaque ahead of kick-off.

On Thursday 3rd April, the Leeds United squad and staff members will visit Chris & Kev’s plaque at the East Stand to pay their respects and hold a minute of silence, in reflection, ahead of the team’s trip to Luton Town.

On Friday 4th April, the family and friends of Chris & Kev will be hosting a private event at Elland Road, coming together to reflect and share memories, whilst raising money in aid of The Candlelighters Trust, the charity choice of both families.

On the 25th anniversary, Saturday 5th April, Leeds United face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The two clubs are currently in dialogue, and subject to approval from Luton Town and the relevant bodies, we hope there will be a minute of applause ahead of kick-off, with both teams also wearing black armbands as a mark of respect.

Chris & Kev will never be forgotten.

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