diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 44a3cb7..cf18172 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
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+## 2024-04-09
+
+- Exclude save backup directory in backup @Dashboy1998  (#259)
+
 ## 2024-04-06
 
 - Disabled recursive Backups by default @Callum027 (#257)
diff --git a/scripts/backupmanager.sh b/scripts/backupmanager.sh
index 733d2dc..5b21b21 100644
--- a/scripts/backupmanager.sh
+++ b/scripts/backupmanager.sh
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ function create_backup() {
     sleep 15
     rconcli broadcast "$(get_time) Creating backup..."
 
-    if ! tar cfz "${LOCAL_BACKUP_PATH}/${backup_file_name}" -C "${LOCAL_GAME_PATH}/" "Saved" ; then
+    if ! tar cfz "${LOCAL_BACKUP_PATH}/${backup_file_name}" -C "${LOCAL_GAME_PATH}/" --exclude "backup" "Saved" ; then
         broadcast_backup_failed
         ee ">>> Backup failed"
     else