Peterborough United's Tyler Young, left, sits on the substitute's bench as his father Everton's Ashley Young, center, prepares to enter the game during the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Everton and Peterborough United at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

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.

Who is Tyler Young? Peterborough star ready for FA Cup fairytale against father Ashley Young - Peterborough star set for history-making FA Cup fairytale against father Ashley Young

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson faced criticism after an Everton player reacted to his decision not to substitute Tyler Young, son of Everton's Ashley Young, during an FA Cup match. Ferguson prioritized strategy over sentiment,

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

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.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson defends his decision to leave Ashley Young's son Tyler on the bench for Everton FA Cup tie.

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has defended his decision not to bring Tyler Young off the bench during their 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in the FA Cup.

Sean Dyche says he will feel all of his 53 years if Ashley Young faces his teenage son in the FA Cup. Tyler hopes to make his Peterborough debut against Everton at Goodison Park on Thursday and ...

Ashley Young was prevented the chance to face off against his son Tyler at Goodison Park in Thursday night's FA Cup third round clash