It was Brunton Park's first game for two-and-a-half months.
And it proved a good one for the Blue Army as Carlisle United beat Bolton Wanderers 3-1 in the pre-season friendly.
Some 2,239 fans watched the action at United's ground - and photographers Ben Holmes and Barbara Abbott were there to capture the scenes in the stands.
Check out a bumper gallery at the top of this article. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
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