Savage son shines as Reading eliminate father's Peterborough
Charlie Savage scores and earns man-of-the-match honours in Reading's FA Cup victory over Peterborough United, managed by his father Robbie.
At a glance
- Charlie Savage scored his first goal of the season
- Reading defeated Peterborough United in FA Cup first round
- Savage was named man of the match
- Peterborough is managed by his father Robbie Savage
Charlie Savage delivered a standout performance for Reading in an FA Cup first round match against Peterborough United, scoring his opening goal of the season. Reading progressed past Peterborough, who are managed by Savage's father Robbie, with Charlie earning man-of-the-match recognition for his display.
Why it matters
The FA Cup first round determines which teams advance to the next stage of England's historic knockout competition.
Original reporting
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