Huddersfield Town sack Lee Grant

Lee Grant's departure follows a poor run of results in League One.

Lee Grant Huddersfield Town manager gives his team instructions during the Sky Bet League 1 match Mansfield Town vs Huddersfield Town at One Call Stadium
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 18th Jan 2026

Huddersfield Town have parted ways with their manager Lee Grant after a string of disappointing results in League One.

The decision follows Saturday’s defeat to Burton Albion, which marked the club’s ninth loss in 12 league matches. Grant, who was appointed in May 2025, managed 36 competitive games during his time in charge.

Announcing the decision, Huddersfield Town 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.”

The club has confirmed that Sporting Director Chris Markham will lead the search for a new manager for the Men’s First Team.

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