Brunton Park's biggest League One crowd since September 2008 watched Carlisle United's 4-1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers.
Photographer Ben Holmes was there to capture the scenes in the stands as fans - and the returning owners Tom and Patty Piatak - watched the action.
Click on the image at the top of this article to scroll through a gallery. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
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