As you were for Cumbrians

On-loan defenders Connor Brown (Oldham) and Tom Anderson (Burnley) are both scheduled to return to their parent clubs after this fixture, while midfielder Paul Thirlwell hopes to be involved after recently shaking off a knock.

Midfielder Alex Marrow (muscle tear) remains doubtful after missing the last four matches.

Strikers Mark Beck and Steven Rigg, plus winger David Amoo are among those pushing for recalls to the side as the Cumbrians chase a third straight home win.

Newport will be forced to change their goalkeeper for the first time for 15 games when they make the long trip.

Joe Day returned to Peterborough this week after a hugely successful loan spell which means Lenny Pidgeley or Jamie Stephens will be given the nod to face the Cumbrians.

Kevin Feely sustained a broken finger during training which means youngster Regan Poole could return to the side for the first time since September.

Mike Flynn misses out with a hamstring strain while striker Rene Howe is making a speedy recovery from a ruptured thigh muscle, but this match comes too soon for the former Torquay man.