Managerial Changes Across English and Scottish Football in September and October 2026
A roundup of permanent managerial appointments and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League, and National League for September and October 2026.
Several managerial changes have taken place across English and Scottish football in September and October 2026, according to BBC Sport's tracking of permanent ins and outs. The list covers the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League, and National League.
In October, Pete Wild was appointed manager of Hartlepool on 1 October. This followed Lee Clark's departure from the same club on 19 September.
September saw a series of managerial movements. On 28 September, Graham Alexander was appointed at Preston North End, while on the same day he left Bradford City. Preston had been without a permanent manager since Paul Heckingbottom's exit on 13 September.
Other September departures include Luke Williams leaving Peterborough on 19 September, Michael Duff departing Wycombe Wanderers on 8 September, and Glenn Whelan exiting Livingston on 7 September. No further details on the circumstances of these changes were provided in the source.
The managerial landscape continues to shift across multiple leagues. Supporters often discuss these changes on social media, but such reactions are opinions and not verified facts.
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