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Ashley Young Could Face Son Tyler in FA Cup Showdown

Veteran Premier League star Ashley Young could find himself in a unique battle on the pitch—against his own son.

Everton’s third-round FA Cup draw pits them against Peterborough United, setting up a potential father-son clash at Goodison Park on the weekend of January 11.

Young, 39, shared his excitement after the draw was announced, posting on social media: “Wow… dreams might come true,” along with the hashtags #goosebumpsmoment and #YoungvsYoung.

WOW………. Dreams Might Come True 🙏🏾🤞🏾💙#FaCup #GoosebumpsMoment #YoungVsYoung
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) December 2, 2024

The prospect of a competitive face-off with his 18-year-old son Tyler adds an extra layer of intrigue to the tie.

Tyler Young’s Journey

Tyler, a midfielder, joined Peterborough from Arsenal’s academy earlier this year and made his senior debut for The Posh on October 8. However, he has not featured for the League One side since, casting some doubt on whether he will play in this high-stakes encounter.

If he does, he could go head-to-head with his father, who has transitioned from his early days as a flying winger into a reliable full-back for Everton.

Peterborough, currently sitting 13th in League One, will be looking to upset their top-flight opponents. While a direct clash between Young senior and Young junior remains uncertain, the possibility has captured the imagination of football fans.

Football’s Family Affair

Should the Youngs take to the field together, it would evoke memories of past father-son moments in professional sport.

In 1996, Icelandic star Eidur Gudjohnsen famously replaced his father Arnor during a friendly against Estonia, marking a unique chapter in football history.

More recently, NBA legend LeBron James and his son Bronny became the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA regular-season game earlier this year.

As the FA Cup tie approaches, the chance of seeing Young vs Young offers a storyline rich in emotion, family pride, and sporting history.