Carlisle fans celebrate at the final whistle (Image: Jon Colman)
It was a moment Carlisle United's fans had been waiting nearly a decade for.
The Blues' first League One victory was jubilantly received at Brunton Park.
That winning moment #cufc @newsandstar pic.twitter.com/3cYDomsye3
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) September 2, 2023
The well-earned 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town saw Paul Simpson's side prevail at the sixth time of asking in the 2023/24 campaign.
A Tom Bayliss own goal and a late Joe Garner effort saw them up and running in the third tier.
It was Carlisle's first win at this level since their 1-0 win over Swindon Town back in April 5, 2014.
Most of the 7,395 crowd enjoyed the winning moment as ref Ben Toner's final whistle signalled United's landmark result.
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