Huddersfield Town dismiss manager after surprise defeat to League One strugglers

The Terriers, currently sixth in League One, appointed Grant on a three-year contract in the summer, his first role in management after three years on the coaching staff at Ipswich Town, but he’s been relieved of his duties following a run of three wins in 12. Sporting director Chris Markham will lead the recruitment process to appoint a new manager.

Huddersfield owner and chairman Kevin Nagle said: “Entering this season with renewed optimism and hope having proactively reshaped our first-team throughout the summer, we were clear about not only our ambitions but how we wanted to achieve them, and the type of team on the pitch we wanted to enjoy alongside our supporters.

“Sadly, on current form, none of those objectives are being met, and with just under half of the season remaining we feel no other option but to make a change to put the side back on track. I would like to thank Lee for his efforts and wish him nothing but the best for his future career. Our previously stated aims and desires for the season remain the same, and we will be making a change with those ambitions still firmly in mind.”

Just a few hours after the full-time whistle at Burton on Saturday, Huddersfield released the following statement: “Lee Grant has been relieved of his duties as Huddersfield Town manager with immediate effect.

“The decision was made following Saturday afternoon’s loss at Burton Albion, with the result extending a poor run of form that has seen the club victorious just three times in our last 12 Sky Bet League One fixtures. Appointed in May 2025, Grant took charge of 36 competitive matches in all competitions.”