Sávio’s debut strike fuels Spurs’ Carabao Cup thrashing of Charlton

Sávio scored on his Tottenham Hotspur debut after coming on for the second‑half, helping Spurs thrash Charlton Athletic 5‑1 in the Carabao Cup Second Round on August 26, 2026.

Transfer and debut impact

Spurs completed the £85 million signing of the 22‑year‑old Brazilian forward from Manchester City on Tuesday, ending a lengthy pursuit. The new boy was introduced in the 71st minute and opened his account with a low‑effort strike into the bottom corner at 82 minutes.

Three minutes later Sávio celebrated what appeared to be a brace, but the fifth goal was awarded to Ben Davies after his side‑footed shot deflected off the scorer. Lloyd Jones added a consolation header in the 87th minute.

Match details and aftermath

Goals came from Mikey Moore (41'), Dominic Solanke (45'), Kevin Danso (67'), Sávio (82'), Ben Davies (85') and Lloyd Jones (87'). The South Stand erupted after Sávio’s eighth English‑football goal, prompting a new chant for the Brazilian.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who lost 3‑0 on opening day at Brentford, made five changes from the previous lineup and promised to treat the Carabao Cup seriously. Nathan Jones’s side shuffled its pack and was forced into a double substitution after 15 minutes.

Charlton defender Collins Sichenje left on a stretcher with a potentially serious knee injury, while Billy Koumetio limped off later in the game.

Spurs’ early pressure included Archie Gray’s curled effort tipped wide by Tiernan Brooks before Moore broke the deadlock. Moore’s left‑footed strike hit the crossbar before finding the net, and Solanke rifled home after a corner.

Kevin Danso nodded in Mateus Fernandes’ free‑kick before Sávio’s decisive run, and the match was refereed by Thomas Bramall, with Adam Herczeg also listed as official. The game took place in London, England.

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