It proved a frustrating afternoon as Carlisle United and Crewe Alexandra played out a 0-0 draw.
Photographers Barbara Abbott and Ben Holmes were at Brunton Park to capture all the action for us.
Check out a gallery of their photos at the top of this article.
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