FA Cup replay: Lions boss Cox deflects pressure on to League Two high fliers Accrington Stanley

Guiseley manager Paul Cox. PIC: Steve Riding

GUISELEY manager Paul Cox insists that all the FA Cup pressure will be firmly on the shoulders of opponents Accrington Stanley this evening as the Lions strive to make their own piece of history.

The Nethermoor outfit are seeking to book their berth in the second round of the competition for the first time in their history tonight at the Wham Stadium – with the prize at stake being a trip to manager Paul Cox’s former club Mansfield Town in the second round.

The Lions were unfortunate not to seal their progress in the first instalment in West Yorkshire on Bonfire Night with only an inspired performance by Reds keeper Aaron Chapman earning a replay for the Lancastrians in a 0-0 draw.

Heading into the replay, Accrington – riding high in second spot in League Two – will start as clear favourites, but Cox is hoping that the notorious unpredictability of the cup can yield a surprise this evening.

Mike Fondop heads goalwards bringing out a good save from Accrington Stanley goalkeeper Aaron Chapman during the sides' stalemate FA Cup encounter. PIC: Steve Riding

Cox said: “There is no pressure on us.

“With Accrington’s form this season, the bookmakers will have it down as a clear home win. The beauty about the FA Cup is that anything can happen.

“We will not set up defensively. We will try and score goals and win the game.

“If we do not, then we will move on.