It would be safe to say that the Blues and their fans enjoyed that one.

There were memorable scenes of celebration on and off the field as Carlisle United won the Cumbrian derby at Barrow.

Photographer Richard Parkes was there to capture the jubilation among the players and 612 travelling fans at Holker Street - and produced some brilliant pictures.

As a demonstration of what it meant, look no further than this superb shot of United's Southampton loan defender Dynel Simeu celebrating in front of the supporters at full-time...

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Simeu was joined by his team-mates in marking the victory in the first league meeting between the clubs in front of fans at Barrow's ground since 1964.

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United's victory came courtesy of goals from Jordan Gibson...

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...and Kristian Dennis, who followed his goal by jumping into the away section...

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Despite Ollie Banks' consolation for the home side, the result earned United a 12-point cushion above the relegation zone - and bragging rights over their Cumbrian rivals.

It's safe to say this man has done a pretty decent job since returning for a second spell as manager. Once more at full-time, Carlisle's supporters saluted Paul Simpson...

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...and here's how things looked in that away section, as Carlisle's supporters enjoyed a memorable away day...

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