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Savage begins Peterborough tenure with 4-1 EFL Trophy win
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Savage begins Peterborough tenure with 4-1 EFL Trophy win

October 6, 2026 at 08:55 PM
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New Peterborough United manager Simon Savage began his reign with a 4-1 victory in the EFL Trophy.

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Robbie Savage's first game in charge of Peterborough is a comfortable win which sends his side into the last 32 of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

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Simon Savage has taken charge of Peterborough United and marked his first match in the dugout with a convincing 4-1 win in the EFL Trophy. The result provides an early positive signal for the new manager as he settles into the role. The win is part of a broader EFL Trophy round-up, with the headline focused on Savage's debut and the scoreline.

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Peterborough United have turned to Simon Savage as their new manager, and the early signs are encouraging after a four-goal opening performance in the EFL Trophy. A comfortable debut win gives Savage breathing room and builds early confidence in the squad as they adjust to his methods. For League One followers, this is a fresh start worth monitoring as Savage looks to establish his identity at London Road.

Impact

Simon Savage's appointment brings a new tactical identity to Peterborough United, with an encouraging 4-1 debut win providing early momentum.

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Savage begins Peterborough tenure with 4-1 EFL Trophy win

New Peterborough United manager Simon Savage began his reign with a 4-1 victory in the EFL Trophy.

Article summary

Simon Savage has taken charge of Peterborough United and marked his first match in the dugout with a convincing 4-1 win in the EFL Trophy. The result provides an early positive signal for the new manager as he settles into the role. The win is part of a broader EFL Trophy round-up, with the headline focused on Savage's debut and the scoreline.

Peterborough United have turned to Simon Savage as their new manager, and the early signs are encouraging after a four-goal opening performance in the EFL Trophy. A comfortable debut win gives Savage breathing room and builds early confidence in the squad as they adjust to his methods. For League One followers, this is a fresh start worth monitoring as Savage looks to establish his identity at London Road.

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