Savage's son scores against father's team in FA Cup
Charlie Savage nets for Reading in first-round match against Peterborough United, managed by his father Robbie Savage.
At a glance
- Charlie Savage scored for Reading in the FA Cup first round
- Peterborough United, the opposing team, is managed by his father Robbie Savage
- The match brought together father and son on opposite sides
Charlie Savage scored for Reading in an FA Cup first-round match against Peterborough United. The goal was notable because Peterborough is managed by Charlie's father, Robbie Savage, a former footballer.
The fixture presented an unusual situation in which the two players faced off on opposite sides of the pitch during the competition.
Why it matters
The fixture created a rare scenario in professional football where a manager's son played against his team in a major cup competition.
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