Ashley Young Could Face Son Tyler in FA Cup Third Round Clash

• Ashley Young may face his 18-year-old son, Tyler, when Everton hosts Peterborough in the FA Cup on Thursday.
• Young, who has won major trophies including the FA Cup with Manchester United, said playing with or against his son would be the highlight of his career.
• Tyler, who joined Peterborough in 2023, has played only one senior game for the club.
• Both father and son emphasized their competitive spirit, with Ashley stating there would be no split loyalties during the match.

Ashley Young, the 39-year-old former England international, could face his son, Tyler, in Thursday’s FA Cup third round as Everton take on Peterborough. For Ashley, this potential encounter would surpass any trophy he has won in his career, including the FA Cup he claimed with Manchester United in 2016. “It tops everything I’ve done in my career,” he said, expressing his excitement about the rare opportunity to share the pitch with his son.

Despite the emotional significance of the moment, Ashley insisted that there would be no split loyalties. “As soon as the whistle blows, it’s just another opponent, another enemy,” he added, emphasizing their determination to win the game.

Tyler, 18, joined Peterborough from third-tier clubs last year after stints at Arsenal, Queens Park Rangers, and MK Dons. Although he has only appeared once for Peterborough in a senior match, he values the support of his father throughout his football journey. “It’s been a bumpy road, but having him around is always a good thing,” Tyler said.

This father-son match would join a rare list of instances where fathers and sons have faced off in professional sports, such as in football with Rivaldo and Rivaldinho, and in basketball with LeBron and Bronny James.