Following the example of clubs across Europe, Hillsborough placed a number of cardboard cut outs of spectators in the North Stand.
Here are a few pictures of the, erm, roaring crowd. They were there in spirit.
1. Fans 'looked on' from the North Stand on Saturday
The cardboard cut-outs were fixed in place during the week and were present for the dramatic 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Pic: Steve Ellis. Photo: Steve Ellis
2. The cut-outs watch on as Forest warm-up
Not quite as hostile a welcome as the Forest players may have otherwise expected.. Photo: Martin Rickett
3. Hello Mr Chairman
Owls Chairman Dejphon Chansiri and family 'watched on' from the Directors Box. Pic Steve Ellis Photo: Steve Ellis
4. The view from the Green 'Un
This was the cover photo for this week's Green Un, a view from the cardboard! Also featuring Barney the dog, who achieved fame and soaked in the action. Photo: Martin Rickett