Some 242 Carlisle United fans made the long trip to Essex in the hope the Blues could stop the rot.
In the event they watched Keith Millen's team take the lead, go behind and then salvage a point at the death against Colchester United.
Photographer Barbara Abbott was at the Jobserve Community Stadium to capture the scenes in the away end during the 2-2 draw.
Check out a bumper gallery of her photos at the top of this article. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
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