Everton's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday night is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside.

Even in a world where it is competing for attention with an ever growing panoply of club competitions, where the relative prize money and fixture list sends it careening down manager's priority list,

Everton kick off their FA Cup campaign this evening when they take on Peterborough United in the third round. Things are far from perfect in Merseyside with the Toffees languishing in 16th place. With just one point separating them from 18th place Ipswich, pressure continues to mount on Sean Dyche.

Poor weather has put Everton's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday at Goodison Park in doubt.

While Young Snr is famed for his versatility, young Tyler, who made his senior debut as a substitute in the 2-0 EFL Trophy defeat of Stevenage, is an energetic midfielder with a reputation for picking a pass and the ability to make potent runs beyond the strikers.

THE FA Cup third round clash between Everton and Peterborough could be under threat amid weather and travel concerns. Officials will meet with relevant authorities at 1pm this afternoon to

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Everton FC are holding a safety meeting at 1pm to determine whether or not tonight’s FA Cup third round tie with Peterborough United at Goodison Park will go ahead.

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,