Nottingham Forest has parted ways with manager Sean Dyche following a scoreless draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This marks the third managerial change for Forest this season, raising questions about stability as they battle to maintain their Premier League status.
The club announced Dyche’s dismissal, stating, “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach.” Forest currently sits 17th in the Premier League table, just three points above the relegation zone, after the draw with Wolves.
Dyche’s tenure lasted just four months, following the earlier sackings of Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. ESPN reports that Nuno Espirito Santo began the season as manager and Postecoglou followed before Dyche took the helm.
Despite a challenging run of results, Dyche expressed a sense of acceptance regarding the decision. “The owner has been fair to me, without a shadow of a doubt,” he said after the match. “If anyone chooses to change in football now, that’s their decision.”
The club finished seventh in the Premier League last season under Espirito Santo, securing European football for the first time in decades, but a breakdown in the relationship between the manager and owner Evangelos Marinakis led to his September dismissal. The New York Times notes that Marinakis was present at Wednesday’s match and appeared to be considering a change.
Looking ahead, reports indicate that Vitor Pereira is a strong candidate to become Forest’s fourth manager of the season. Pereira previously managed Wolves and had a successful stint with Olympiacos, also owned by Marinakis.
Forest’s statement concluded with gratitude for Dyche and his staff, wishing them well for the future. The club has not yet announced a timeline for naming a replacement, but the search is underway as they aim to stabilize and climb the Premier League table. NBC Sports highlights the urgency of the situation as Forest fights to avoid relegation.
