Three more hard-earned points - and the joy and relief was clear.

Carlisle United's 1-0 victory at Rochdale kept the Blues' promotion push firmly on track.

And here's what it meant to the players and Paul Simpson after John-Kymani's goal and after the final whistle, in these photos by Richard Parkes.

News and Star: Tomas HolyTomas Holy (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: JK Gordon, third left, is mobbed after his goalJK Gordon, third left, is mobbed after his goal (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: Paul Huntington and Morgan FeeneyPaul Huntington and Morgan Feeney (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: Joe Garner and Omari PatrickJoe Garner and Omari Patrick (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: Paul SimpsonPaul Simpson (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: The packed away section at RochdaleThe packed away section at Rochdale (Image: Richard Parkes)

News and Star: United's matchwinnerUnited's matchwinner (Image: Richard Parkes)