Everton defender Ashley Young said it would be the high point of his career if he lines up against his 18-year-old son Tyler when the Merseyside club host Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup later on Thursday.

For the first time in 154 years of the FA Cup, father and son will potentially face each other on opposing teams in a competitive match on Friday, January 10. The history is likely to be written when Everton's veteran player Ashley Young faces off against his 18-year-old son Tyler,

Of course, “Third” is a bit of a misnomer, as we’ll explain. You see, the competition to qualify for the FA Cup started back on August 3rd with 442 teams in something called the “Extra

Of course, “Third” is a bit of a misnomer, as we’ll explain. You see, the competition to qualify for the FA Cup started back on August 3rd with 442 teams in something called the “Extra Preliminary Round.” Five more of these “qualifying” rounds winnowed down 653 teams to just 20.