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Son Scores Against Father in FA Cup

First reported Nov 7, 6:11 PM ET · Latest Nov 7, 7:13 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 7, 7:31 PM ET

Where things stand

Charlie Savage scored for Reading against Peterborough United in the first‑round FA Cup tie, a match managed by his father Robbie Savage, BBC Sport reports.

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  • Reported Charlie Savage scored for Reading against Peterborough United in the FA Cup first round. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Charlie scores for Reading against Peterborough United, the side his father manages in the first round of the FA Cup.” — BBC Sport
  • Reported Reading defeated Peterborough United 5-0 in the FA Cup first round. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Reading eased into the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-0 rout of Peterborough” — The Guardian

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Timeline

What changed: The goal helped Reading to a 5‑0 victory over Peterborough, eliminating Robbie Savage’s side from the competition, The Guardian reports.

How this story developed

  1. New Charlie Savage scored for Reading against Peterborough United in the FA Cup first round. Reading defeated Peterborough United 5-0 in the FA Cup first round.

Every report, newest first

  1. 'It's Savage junior's night' - Charlie scores against dad Robbie's side — BBC Sport

    Robbie Savage's son Charlie scores for Reading against Peterborough United, the side his father manages in the first round of the FA Cup.

  2. FA Cup roundup: Charlie Savage gets one over dad Robbie as Reading thrash Peterborough — The Guardian

    Non-league Kidderminster stun Doncaster Exeter upset Huddersfield in first round Charlie Savage scored against his father’s team as Reading eased into the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-0 rout of Peterborough at the Weston Homes Stadium. This all-League…

Questions

  • It is not clear whether Robbie Savage will remain as Peterborough’s manager after the defeat or how the family dynamic will affect future meetings. Open

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More: background

The FA Cup is a knockout football tournament in England where clubs from many levels compete. A “first‑round” match pits lower‑league teams against each other, and it is unusual for a player to face a team managed by a parent.

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