Newport County boss James Rowberry has identified Carlisle United's dangermen and their key playing style ahead of this weekend's game.

And the Exiles manager has also spoken about the way he feels Paul Simpson has tweaked the Blues' tactical approach.

The two sides meet at Rodney Parade on Saturday as Carlisle seek a first away win of the season against a home team in poor form.

Rowberry believes United's threats are clear.

"Carlisle are a very well organised team with the manager that they have got, well coached and well structured," he said.

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"They have a very good player in [Omari] Patrick up front, so we have to be mindful of them but focused on what we are trying to achieve.

"They are pretty much the same to last year in what they do. They don't maybe build as much as they have in the past with regard to their restarts from the keeper.

"But when they get into the middle third of the pitch, with [Jon] Mellish stepping in, they are progressive in their play.

"He tries to overload the middle of the pitch to try and give opportunities to play forward.

"Patrick likes to play between lines but mostly penetrates behind, and [Jordan] Gibson is normally trying to run in behind with [Kristian] Dennis to commit bodies into the box.

"They are well organised but the focus has to be on us."

Newport have lost their last four games in all competitions. Rowberry hopes to have experienced midfielder Aaron Wildig back in the squad after injury.

But their former Carlisle striker Offrande Zanzala is out, while Matty Dolan (ankle) and Priestley Farquharson (knee) are doubts.