EFL Championship and League One managerial sackings and appointments

As of 27 June 2026, Burnley remains the only club in the EFL Championship without a permanent manager following the collapse of negotiations with Wales head coach Craig Bellamy on 25 June 2026. The EFL officially released the 2026/27 fixture lists for the Championship and League One on 25 June, confirming that managerless Burnley will host West Ham in their opening match. Additionally, Watford confirmed the departures of several backroom staff members on 25 June as new head coach Alessio Dionisi begins his tenure.

• Burnley manager search update: Burnley's pursuit of Craig Bellamy as a successor to Scott Parker collapsed on 25 June 2026 due to issues regarding backroom staff; the club remains the only managerless side in the Championship.
• Watford backroom staff departures: Watford confirmed on 25 June 2026 that Valon Behrami, Charlie Daniels, and Alberto Garrido have departed the club, while Dan Gosling remains on Alessio Dionisi's coaching staff.
• 2026/27 EFL Fixture Release: The official fixture lists for the Championship and League One were released on 25 June 2026, with the season set to begin on 14 August 2026.
• Recent Championship appointments: Tony Mowbray returned to Blackburn Rovers as head coach on 5 June 2026, and Michael Skubala was appointed Bristol City manager on 29 May 2026.
• Recent League One appointments: Jim McNulty was appointed Stockport County head coach on 5 June 2026, while Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw were named joint head coaches of Lincoln City on 29 May 2026.

On 23 June 2026, Oxford United officially appointed former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey as their new head coach, marking his first permanent managerial role. In the Championship, Watford confirmed the appointment of Italian manager Alessio Dionisi to lead the club for the 2026/27 campaign. These appointments come as the EFL prepares to release the official fixture lists for the Championship and League One on 25 June 2026.

• Aaron Ramsey appointment: Oxford United officially confirmed the appointment of Aaron Ramsey as head coach on 23 June 2026, succeeding Matt Bloomfield following the club's relegation to League One.
• Alessio Dionisi appointment: Watford have confirmed the appointment of Italian coach Alessio Dionisi as their new manager for the 2026/27 Championship season, with the move finalized by 24 June 2026. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Alessio Dionisi confirmed as Watford Manager June 24, 2026
• 2026/27 EFL Fixture Release: The official fixture lists for the 2026/27 EFL Championship and League One seasons are scheduled to be released at 11:00 UTC (12:00 BST) on 25 June 2026. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2026/27 EFL Fixture Release Day June 25, 2026 at 14:00 GMT+3

On 22 June 2026, Leicester City officially appointed Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year contract following the club's relegation to the Championship. Meanwhile, Oxford United have begun the search for a successor to Matt Bloomfield, who was dismissed on 20 June 2026, with former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey emerging as the frontrunner for the League One vacancy.

• Russell Martin appointment: Leicester City confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as their new manager on 22 June 2026, signing the 40-year-old to a three-year deal to lead the club in the Championship. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Russell Martin appointed Leicester City manager June 22, 2026
• Matt Bloomfield dismissal: Oxford United officially parted company with head coach Matt Bloomfield on 20 June 2026 following the club's relegation to League One.
• 2026/27 EFL Fixture Release: The official fixture lists for the 2026/27 EFL Championship and League One seasons are scheduled to be released on 25 June 2026. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) 2026/27 EFL Fixture Release Day June 25, 2026 at 14:00 GMT+3

On 20 June 2026, Oxford United officially dismissed head coach Matt Bloomfield following the club's relegation from the Championship to League One. This follows the earlier appointment of Alessio Dionisi at Watford on 16 June 2026, as teams finalize their leadership for the upcoming 2026/27 EFL season.

• Matt Bloomfield dismissal: Oxford United officially sacked head coach Matt Bloomfield on 20 June 2026 after a six-month tenure that ended in relegation to League One. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Matt Bloomfield sacked by Oxford United June 20, 2026
• Alessio Dionisi appointment: Watford confirmed the appointment of Alessio Dionisi as their new head coach on 16 June 2026, with the Italian signing a two-year contract to lead the club in the Championship.