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Father v son in FA Cup and former Wrexham players also go up against each other

It's going to be a right family affair for the Savages in next month's FA Cup first round.

By Richard Williams · The Leader

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:53 AM

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Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage will face his son Charlie's Reading side in the FA Cup first round.
The match at London Road will take place across the weekend of November 6-8.
Peterborough's Harry Ashfield and Tom O'Connor will face former Wrexham teammate and Reading striker Jack Marriott.

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Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage will face his son, Charlie Savage, after Posh were drawn at home against Reading in the FA Cup first round. The fixture is scheduled to take place at London Road on the weekend of November 6-8, featuring several former Wrexham connections.

The tie pits Peterborough's Harry Ashfield and Tom O'Connor against Reading striker Jack Marriott. Elsewhere, former Wrexham forward Bobby Grant will manage Marine against Bradford City after a 2-0 win over Hartlepool, while on-loan striker Davis Keillor-Dunn could face Oldham for Sheffield Wednesday if cleared by Wrexham.

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Father v son in FA Cup and former Wrexham players also go up against each other

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