A father-and-son contest will be one of the standout storylines in the FA Cup first round when former Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage takes Peterborough United into a home tie against Reading.
The draw has matched Savage with his son Charlie Savage, who plays in midfield for Reading. It means the former Forest Green boss will face his own son in a competitive cup tie after moving to Peterborough earlier this month.
Robbie Savage facing son Charlie
Robbie Savage will be responsible for guiding Peterborough United through the first round, while Charlie Savage will be seeking to help Reading reach the next stage of the competition. The result will therefore have a direct effect on both sides of the family, with one Savage celebrating progress and the other seeing his team eliminated.
The fixture brings together two different roles within the same match. Robbie will be in charge of Peterborough from the dugout, while Charlie is part of the Reading midfield and will be trying to contribute to his club’s attempt to progress.
It also gives the tie a particular connection to Forest Green Rovers. Savage senior left the Gloucestershire club earlier in October to take charge of Peterborough, and the FA Cup draw has quickly created a high-profile meeting involving his son.
When is Peterborough United v Reading?
The FA Cup first-round ties are due to take place across the weekend of Saturday, November 7. The supplied report identifies Peterborough’s meeting with Reading as a home tie for Savage’s new club, although it does not give a kick-off time.
Peterborough will be aiming to continue their FA Cup campaign under their new manager. Reading, meanwhile, will be looking to progress at the expense of Robbie Savage’s side, giving the match a competitive significance beyond its unusual family connection.
The draw was reported by Stroud Times on October 19, 2026. For local football followers, the fixture offers an early chance to follow the next step in Savage’s career after his departure from Forest Green, as well as a rare occasion when he and Charlie Savage will be on opposite sides of the same FA Cup tie.