In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the Newport game!
A loyal travelling support of 271 made the long midweek trip to south Wales to watch Carlisle United's 1-0 defeat at Newport County.
Photographer Richard Parkes was at Rodney Parade to capture the Blue Army in the away section.
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