The result saw the 23-year-old midfielder knock out the team managed by his father, Robbie Savage, at the Weston Homes Stadium.
Reading dominate all-League One tie
The match, featuring two sides from League One, proved highly one-sided.
Charlie Savage effectively ended the contest during first-half stoppage time. After taking possession of a ball that had deflected off Marriott, his own deflected shot hit the top corner.
The Royals controlled the game’s key areas, finishing with 59% of the possession compared to 41% for Peterborough. Reading recorded 19 attempts at goal, while the hosts managed 11. In terms of precision, Leam Richardson’s side produced eight shots on target, whereas Peterborough only managed three.
Father and son face off in the Cup
The fixture provided a unique family dynamic, as Robbie Savage managed the Peterborough United side facing his son. Speaking to BBC Radio Berkshire, Charlie Savage expressed his intent regarding the match, stating: If I play I will try and enjoy the occasion and hopefully get one over my dad!
Charlie Savage nets against dad Robbie as Reading dump Peterborough out of cup https://t.co/YBmWMKpWvs
Robbie Savage had previously admitted that facing his son could feel “horrible.” The 52-year-old Peterborough manager, who joined the club in October, noted that he had put his usual calls with Charlie on hold ahead of the tie. Robbie initially believed his son was going to mention Forest Green Rovers, the club Charlie had recently left, before learning of the actual draw.
Milestones and professional history
Both father and son progressed through the Manchester United youth system. During that broadcast, fellow commentator Darren Fletcher invited Robbie to announce his son’s introduction. While Charlie eventually rose to the first team, Robbie never made a competitive first-team appearance for the club.
Robbie noted that Charlie has avoided the sulking that sometimes characterized his own reactions when being left out as a player.
Peterborough struggle near League One bottom after cup exit
The cup exit comes at a difficult time for Peterborough, who have struggled near the bottom of the League One table. Following the 5-0 loss, Robbie Savage’s focus will shift to guiding his team out of the relegation zone and moving up the standings.
Charlie Savage scores against his dad Robbie’s side! 😳 Reading make it 3-0 at Peterborough! 🔥 📺 Stream on TNT Sports & HBO Max: https://t.co/fRCRh6tXYB pic.twitter.com/RmMzxfNIzE
Reading advances to the second round of the FA Cup. This follows other notable first-round results, including Barnet defeating Tranmere Rovers 3-0 with three goals scored in the final 15 minutes, and Fylde beating Harrogate Town 4-1 in a National League duel. Salisbury, a National League South side, eliminated seventh-division Sholing 6-0 to reach the second round for the first time since the competition's 2015 reform.
Charlie Savage, son of Robbie, scored against his Dad's team Peterborough United as Reading eventually ran out 5-0 winners in the first round of the FA Cup. Safe to say Robbie was not impressed with his 23-year-old son at London Road… pic.twitter.com/hdJoBzAFrr