More fan photos from the Carlisle United v Salford game!
More fan photos from the Carlisle United v Salford game!
fans - Carlisle United vs Salford, Photographer Ben Holmes, Brunton Park, EFL League Two 24/25, NO UNAUTHORISED USE.
Check out a second bumper fans gallery from Carlisle United's EFL finale - the 2-2 draw with Salford City.
Photographer Ben Holmes was at Brunton Park to capture the scenes in the stands.
Click on the image at the top of this article to scroll through his pictures. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
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