The veteran Everton defender, 39, was hoping to face Tyler, 18, in what would have been the first ever father-son match-up in the FA Cup's history.

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.

Darren Ferguson has been heavily criticised on social media after leaving Ashley Young’s son, Tyler, on the bench and denying the pair a moment of history in Peterborough’s 2-0 defeat to Everton in the FA Cup.

Everton defender Ashley Young says he is "gutted" after his son Tyler was left on the bench for Peterborough United when they played in an FA Cup tie. | ITV News Granada

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,

The Glaswegian – who replaced Sean Dyche on Saturday – suffered defeat to Unai Emery after a goal from Ollie Watkins in the 51st minute, a result which leaves Everton 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone with Ipswich Town still to play this week.

Peterborough superfan Adrian Durham has defended Darren Ferguson after the club’s manager came under fire for his decision not to bring on Tyler Young during last night’s FA Cup third round tie against Everton. The teenager had been hoping to play against his dad, the former Manchester United and England winger Ashley.

Ashley Young's son Tyler plays for Peterborough United. Joe Dent - PUFC/Getty Images 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 ...

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has given his thoughts on Darren Ferguson’s decision to not allow Tyler Young to play against his father Ashley during the Posh’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat against Everton on Thursday.

Ashley Young can only blame his Everton teammates after missing out on the chance to make history against Peterborough in the FA Cup.

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,

Everton defender Ashley Young says playing against his son at Peterborough in the FA Cup this weekend would top everything he has achieved in his career so far.