It was a day the Blue Army had been waiting nine years for.
A crowd of 10,279 watched Carlisle United's League One opener against Fleetwood Town.
Photographers Barbara Abbott and Ben Holmes were at Brunton Park for the News & Star.
Check out a gallery of their photos at the top of this article. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
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