Robbie Savage wins on Peterborough debut as Posh reach EFL Trophy last 32
October 6, 2026 23:21
Savage, who left Forest Green Rovers to succeed Luke Williams and was appointed on Friday, watched his side race into a 4-0 half-time lead. Harry Leonard scored twice — including the first goal of Savage's reign — and Peterborough now have six points from six with one group game remaining. The result also confirmed holders Luton Town will progress, after the Hatters claimed two points from a penalty shootout win against Colchester United.
Other notable results
- Bradford City recorded a 4-0 win at Rotherham United to seal their place in the knockout phase. Michael Duff, confirmed as Graham Alexander's successor at Bradford, watched from the stands while interim boss Mark Trueman took charge. Will Swan scored twice, Stephen Humphrys opened the scoring and Nick Powell converted a penalty. Rotherham must beat Newcastle Under-21s in their final group game to keep hopes alive.
- Huddersfield Town beat Rochdale 5-0, with goals from Lynden Gooch, Jay Smith-Sway, Cameron Ashia, Samson Tovide (his first for the club in only his second appearance) and Jamie Spencer, securing progression.
- Sheffield Wednesday moved into the last 32 with a 2-0 win over Sunderland Under-21s; Sunderland included Luke O'Nien in their side.
- Accrington Stanley earned a bonus point after David Tutonda's 98th-minute equaliser took their tie with Salford to penalties, where the home side prevailed 5-4. Accrington are favourites to join Wednesday in qualifying from Northern Group A.
- Doncaster Rovers handed a senior debut to 15-year-old Dylan Hartley, who came on as a late substitute in a 1-0 win over Liverpool Under-21s.
- Stockport County sit in pole position to qualify from their group after a 2-0 victory at Shrewsbury, with Jason Adigun and Che Gardner (his first senior goal) on target.
- Fleetwood Town beat Barnsley 4-1; Noah Sawkins scored on his senior debut to cap the win and put Fleetwood top of their group.
Additional southern-section results included Stevenage and Cambridge winning 2-1, and MK Dons thrashing Brentford Under-21s 7-1 with Aaron Collins netting a hat-trick. Crawley picked up their first points with a 4-0 win over Bromley. Wycombe progressed with a 4-1 victory over Bristol Rovers, where Emre Tezgel scored twice. Exeter, Plymouth and Barnet drew their matches and secured extra points via penalty shootout wins. Blackpool beat Crewe 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to keep their qualification hopes alive, while Burton defeated Grimsby on penalties to move second in their group and Port Vale's 2-0 win over Mansfield ended the Stags' chances.