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

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures had forced the club and authorities to convene at lunchtime to assess weather and travel conditions.

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

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.

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,

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,

Everton begin their FA Cup campaign at home to Peterborough United on Thursday evening.The clash has been moved to an earlier date due to both Merseyside teams being drawn at home this weekend, with

Everton are have been toothless in attack for some time, but they’ll be almost body-less in attack for this FA Cup tie too, with a mini injury crisis besetting our surprisingly sizeable attacking stock.