January 9th 2025.
Tyler Young is excited for the upcoming FA Cup match between his team, Peterborough United, and his dad's team, Everton. As the son of well-known Everton full-back, Ashley Young, 18-year-old Tyler is hoping to make history by facing off against his own father on the pitch.
As a League One side, Peterborough United faces a challenging task against their Premier League opponents at Goodison Park. Most football fans are familiar with Ashley Young, who has represented England 39 times between 2007 and 2018. But what about his son Tyler? Here's everything you need to know about him, as well as what both father and son have said leading up to the highly anticipated match tonight.
Tyler Young is an aspiring midfielder who plays for Peterborough in the third tier of English football, two levels below his father's team. He joined the club in 2024 and made his debut during a 2-0 win over Stevenage in the EFL Trophy. However, this remains his only senior appearance for Peterborough to date.
Tyler's football journey began at the age of nine when he joined Arsenal's academy. He spent ten years at the Hale End academy before being released last year. Although he is yet to make his league debut for Peterborough, he is hoping to make his second appearance tonight against Everton in the FA Cup.
Both Ashley and Tyler Young have expressed their excitement and anticipation for the match. When asked who their family will be supporting, Ashley jokingly replied, "Let's put it this way... they've not got Everton shirts, so they've all gone and leaned towards Tyler's side." He even admits that his own parents are rooting for Tyler as well. However, he also makes it clear that he is determined to win against his son on the pitch.
Tyler, on the other hand, is grateful for the opportunity to play in such a historic competition and to face his father in the process. He acknowledges that Everton is a higher-ranked team, and his father is a part of it, making the match even more special. Tyler is determined to make his mark and beat his father, admitting that "he couldn't live it down" if he was to come out victorious.
The Youngs would make history as the first father and son to play against each other in the 154-year history of the FA Cup. This adds an extra layer of excitement and significance to the match, making it a highly anticipated event for fans of both teams. Will the father or son come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, it will be a match to remember.
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