Former England international Ashley Young could face his 18-year-old son Tyler when Everton hosts Peterborough in the third round of the FA Cup.

Who is Tyler Young? Tyler Young is an 18-year-old midfielder who plays for Peterborough in League One – the third-tier of English football – two steps below his dad. Joining t

While Young Snr is famed for his versatility, young Tyler, who made his senior debut as a substitute in the 2-0 EFL Trophy defeat of Stevenage, is an energetic midfielder with a reputation for picking a pass and the ability to make potent runs beyond the strikers.

The FA Cup is soccer’s oldest surviving cup competition but never before in its 154-year history has a match featured a player lining up against his own son. History was almost made on Thursday night,

Ashley and Tyler Young set to play in FA Cup tie - Everton v Peterborough FA Cup clash could spark rarest of occurrences in football

Ashley Young says he is ‘gutted’ after he was denied the chance to play against his son Tyler during Everton’s 2-0 win over Peterborough in the FA Cup on Thursday night. The father and son duo were set to make FA Cup history by playing against each other in their third-round tie at Goodison Park.

BBC Sport speaks to Ashley and Tyler Young as the father and son prepare to face off in the FA Cup third round when Everton take on Peterborough.

Ashley Young claimed that he felt gutted after he was unable to complete the historic moment with his son Tyler in the FA Cup on January 9. Young and Tyler had the chance to become the first father-son duo to play against each other in the FA Cup.

Ashley Young could be handed a golden opportunity to play against his son in the FA Cup tonight. While Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United is gaining traction as one of the most anticipated matches in the third round of the FA Cup,