{
  "id": 12469270,
  "title": "Savage starts Peterborough reign with 4-1 win - EFL Trophy round-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/savage-starts-peterborough-reign-with-4-1-win-efl-trophy-round-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq62y46px53no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peterborough United secured their place in the last 32 of the EFL Trophy with a resounding 4-1 victory against Ipswich Town Under-21s. The match came just hours after Robbie Savage, the former Wales international, took over as manager of the club. Savage's side took a commanding 4-0 halftime lead, earning them two wins from two games remaining in the group stage. Meanwhile, holders Luton also advanced after defeating Colchester United in a penalty shootout. Bradford City's new manager, Michael Duff, witnessed his team's 4-0 triumph over Rotherham United, securing their progression in the competition. Huddersfield Town also claimed a 5-0 win over Rochdale, with young striker Samson Tovide netting his first goal for the club in his second appearance. Sunderland Under-21s lost 2-0 to Sheffield Wednesday, denying them a spot in the knockout phase. In the Northern Group A, Accrington Stanley, favoured to qualify alongside Sheffield Wednesday, won 5-4 on penalties against Salford City after a 2-2 draw. Doncaster Rovers welcomed 15-year-old Harry Leonard as a late substitute and he made an immediate impact, becoming the youngest player to feature in a senior match for the club. Stockport County and Fleetwood Town also secured their spots in the next round with 2-0 wins, respectively. Blackpool secured a bonus point by claiming a 4-2 victory over Crewe Alexandra in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Wigan Athletic, despite not playing on Tuesday, are guaranteed a place in the next round. Burton Albion and Port Vale advanced to the next stage after a 4-2 penalty win over Grimsby Town and a 2-0 victory over Mansfield respectively.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}