Tottenham Hotspur have reach the third round of the EFL Cup 2026/27 after a 5-1 wallop over Charlton Athletic in the second round match on Wednesday 26 August, 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Savio recorded a goal and an assist on his debut as the Premier League side progressed over their Championship visitors.
The Brazilian signed for the Spurs from Manchester City for £85m on Tuesday. He was introduced in the second half as a substitute and took only eleven (11) minutes to open his account.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi launched a strong side to lock horns with Charlton Athletic after an annoying 3-0 loss to Brentford in the Premier League 2026/27 match on Saturday 22 August, 2026 at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford.
Goalscorers for Tottenham Hotspur, Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Savio and Ben Davies netted in the 41st, 45th, 67th, 82nd and 85th minutes respectively.
Charlton Athletic’s consolation came late through Lloyd Jones via a header in the 87th minute, but, it meant absolutely nothing as the Spurs cruised into the next round of the tournament.
Results
| EFL Cup 2026/27 (Second Round) – Wednesday 26 August, 2026 |
| Bradford City 0-0 Burnley (Pen 4-2) |
| Newcastle United 3-2 West Bromwich Albion |
| Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 Charlton Athletic |
| Preston North End 0-4 Everton |
