THE FA Cup might be low down the priority list of the Premier League big boys but cup fever is alive and well in Accrington - according to midfielder Sean McConville.

The Reds face a first round tie at non-league Guiseley on Sunday (2pm) in one of several fixtures moved for BBC Final Score coverage.

The cameras will be wanting an upset but McConville and Co want to book their place in round two and hopefully embark on another famous cup run.

Stanley went all the way to round four last season when they lost narrowly at then Premier League side Middlesbrough while higher level opponents Burnley, Preston North End and Bradford have been vanquished in cup competitions in the last two seasons.

And McConville wants more.

"We want to get through to round two, we want another cup run," the 28-year-old told the Lancashire Telegraph.

"We have had some good wins in the both cups in recent seasons. We reached round four of the FA Cup last year and played Middlesbrough and unfortunately we lost the game but it was a great memory to go and play a Premier League side away.

"It has given us a taste for it and that is the great thing about the FA Cup, it gives players in the lower leagues or non league the chance to play against Premier League players.

"I grew up on the FA Cup meaning a lot and it still does to us.

"We know it can be good for the club in terms of helping to bring money in, beating Guiseley might be the difference between the gaffer being able to bring in a player in January and not being able to.

"The FA Cup is the biggest cup competition in the world, the lads are under no illusions as to how big the game is.

The Reds are now stranger to FA Cup giant-killings having provided their fair share when a non-league side.

But the shoe is on the other foot for the trip to Nethermoor Park with their National League side hosts, down in 20th in the table but unbeaten in five since booking their place in round one, looking to spring a surprise.

And McConville, who has four goals to his name this term, believes Stanley can thrive under the pressure of being favourites.

"It brings a different kind of pressure but I think it is one we are used to now," he added.

"We were favourites to beat Barnet last time out and we delivered.

"We are going into the game full of confidence on the back of some good performances.

"Barnet was definitely our most complete game of the season. It was our best home game of the season and it was a great win.

"But we know it will be a tough game against Guiseley. They have picked up in the league and I think they have just gone full time.

"I know a couple of their players and they are good players so it will be tough for us. We will pay Guiseley the utmost respect.

"We just have to go there and be professional and play like we can and hopefully get into round two."