Premier League managerial changes this season compared to past campaigns in 2026

Chelsea's dismissal of Liam Rosenior brings Premier League managerial exits to 10 this season, below the 2022-23 record of 14.

Current managerial exits The dismissal of Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou came just 44 days after his appointment, marking another quick departure in the Premier League. This season has seen 10 top-flight managerial changes, placing it among the higher totals in recent history but still far from the 14 exits recorded in the 2022-23 campaign. The number of clubs involved, however, is notably smaller this time, with only six teams making changes compared to 11 in the previous record season. ## Teams with multiple changes Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have each made two managerial changes this season, joining Nottingham Forest, who have already cycled through four different coaches. The combined total of three teams making at least two changes in a single season has only occurred twice before, with the previous instance being 2022-23. The frequency of changes at these clubs highlights a pattern of instability compared to other seasons. ## Duration before departures Managers who left their roles in the 2022-23 season generally had much longer tenures than those exiting this year. While some departures were voluntary, such as Graham Potter's move from Brighton to Chelsea, the trend shows clubs waited significantly longer before acting last season. In contrast, nearly half of this season’s managerial exits have occurred before managers reached the six-month mark. ## Shortest tenures compared Javier Gracia’s brief spell at Leeds United in 2022-23 ended after just 10 weeks despite being brought in to prevent relegation. His departure led to Sam Allardyce stepping in for the final four games in a familiar rescue role. Nathan Jones, meanwhile, lasted only three months at Southampton before being dismissed, though every other exit that year came after at least six months in charge. ## Recent exits and average tenure This season’s managerial changes have been particularly abrupt, with Ange Postecoglou being sacked after a record 39 days and Igor Tudor departing after 44 days. Only three managers have remained in their roles for over a year, pulling the average tenure down to 9.1 months compared to 17.5 months in 2022-23. The contrast underscores a growing impatience among clubs this term. ## Consequences for struggling clubs The 2022-23 season’s frequent managerial changes did not yield positive results for the teams involved. Leeds United and Southampton were both relegated, while Chelsea finished mid-table in 12th place. This season’s serial changers face uncertain outcomes, with Nottingham Forest looking relatively secure but Chelsea likely missing out on Champions League qualification and Tottenham Hotspur facing potential relegation for the first time in decades.