The Sack-o-Meter: the sack race, ranked
Football's sack race, quantified. A live ranking of every English manager by how close they are to losing the job, blending recent form, league position, goal difference and the sting of heavy defeats. Updated as results land.
How many Premier League managers have been sacked this season?
10 Premier League managers were dismissed in the 2025/26 season. Nottingham Forest dismissed three managers, Tottenham and Chelsea two each, with one each at Wolves, Manchester United and West Ham.
The count covers dismissals only, so resignations and end-of-contract exits sit outside it. It's maintained by the desk and updated when a departure is confirmed by the club.
How we calculate this
Pressure is a 0-100 score combining four signals:
- Form — last 6 results, recency-weighted. A defeat costs more than a draw. Recent matches count more than older ones. Maximum 40 points.
- Position — bottom 3 in any league adds 30 points, bottom 6 adds 20, lower mid-table adds 10.
- Goal difference — significantly negative GD adds up to 12 points (a sustained problem, not a freak result).
- Recent margin — a heavy defeat in the last match adds up to 20 points (the "fan protest after a 4-0" factor).
The algorithm doesn't pretend to predict sackings. It surfaces where the pressure is highest based on observable football outcomes. Owner statements, dressing-room politics, and contract terms aren't included. They never are in any model.
Data refreshes after every Premier League and EFL fixture. Cache window: 3 hours.