Why Everton, Ashley Young were 'gutted' by Peterborough's substitutions in FA Cup tie

01/10/2025 05:35 AM

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, as Everton player Ashley Young, 39, was set to play against his 18-year-old son Tyler of third-tier club Peterborough United. There was just one problem: Tyler was an unused substitute throughout the match, which Everton won 2-0. Ashley Young had himself been a substitute until he was introduced in the 73rd minute, with Everton leading 1-0 but with the game still in the balance until the...