Shuffling the Sidelines: EFL Manager Changes Heat Up

Michael Duff kicked off the managerial shake-up in the EFL for the 2026-27 season when he parted ways with Wycombe Wanderers, becoming the first casualty of the campaign. Keeping track of all the managerial movements across English football, BBC Sport provides updates on the comings and goings in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women’s Super League, English Football League, and National League. On October 1, Hartlepool made a bold move by bringing in Pete Wild to lead their charge. Just a few days earlier, on September 28, Graham Alexander made a switch from Bradford City to Preston North End, marking a busy period in the managerial market. However, it wasn’t just about arrivals. September saw several notable exits, starting with Graham Alexander, who left Bradford City on the same day he joined Preston. Luke Williams also departed from Peterborough on September 19, alongside Lee Clark, who exited Hartlepool on the same day. Paul Heckingbottom’s departure from Preston North End on September 13 added to the drama, while Michael Duff’s exit from Wycombe on September 8 was a key headline. Lastly, Glenn Whelan's exit from Livingston on September 7 rounded off a month filled with managerial reshuffles. Stay tuned for more updates and listen to the latest Football Daily podcast to keep up with all the action in football.