Ranking all 24 EFL Championship managers by how safe their job is | OneFootball

A ranking of how secure each Championship manager is in their position

The Championship campaign is set to come to a close in the next few weeks, and clubs will be deciding their plans for the summer and pre-season.

Managers could be on the chopping block as teams look for fresh ideas to help climb the table and achieve their goals.

But some head coaches will be feeling quite secure in their position after a strong season.

Here we rank the Championship managers from 24 to one judged by how safe their job is ahead of the final day of the campaign on 2 May...

24 ? ? Gary Rowett

Gary Rowett took over Leicester City with a contract to the end of the campaign with the task of keeping the club in the Championship.

With relegation now firmly on the horizon for the Foxes, it’s difficult to foresee the 52-year-old staying on at the King Power Stadium beyond the current season.

23 ? ? Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson came out of retirement at the end of March following Gerhard Struber’s dismissal, returning to the Robins after 44 years since his last stint.

While the 78-year-old is doing well so far, it’s likely he’ll step aside again at the end of the campaign and a permanent option will be chosen to lead the team into next season.

22 ? ? Chris Davies

Chris Davies earned a lot of plaudits as he guided Birmingham City to promotion to the Championship in 2025 with 111 points in League One.

However, speculation has mounted on his future, with FLW exclusively reporting that Thomas Frank is the Blues’ target to replace him, as his dismissal in the summer now feels inevitable.

21 ? ? Ed Still

Any manager at Watford is in danger of being dismissed at a moment’s notice, and that’s no different for Ed Still.

The 35-year-old took charge in February, but inconsistent results could lead to a change in the dugout again very quickly.

20 ? ? Michael O’Neill

Michael O’Neill’s appointment at Blackburn Rovers was met with some controversy due to him being the Northern Ireland head coach.

The 56-year-old will oversee the remainder of the campaign, but it remains to be seen whether he will stay at Ewood Park, particularly as he is set to maintain his place in charge of Northern Ireland.

19 ? ? Julien Stéphan

Julien Stéphan has done well in his first year at QPR, however there are reports that the likes of Filipe Luís is being sought as a potential replacement.

While he may get to oversee the start of the next campaign, there are no guarantees the Frenchman will be in charge at Loftus Road for much longer.

18 ? ? James Morrison

James Morrison is in his third stint as the temporary head coach at West Brom, but he’s earned some credit in the bank with his performance on this occasion.

It’s been reported that he could be made permanent boss if he keeps the Baggies in the Championship, but nothing is guaranteed yet, and he could be back out of the picture within the next few weeks.

17 ? ? Mark Robins

Mark Robins took charge at Stoke City on 1 January 2025 after a tumultuous end to 2024, and he has helped steady the ship.

Speculation did mount on his future earlier this season when the Potters’ promotion bid fell apart, but it was reported that the club are keen to stick with him for now, but that could change quickly if they make a poor start to the next campaign.

16 ? ? Henrik Pedersen

Henrik Pedersen has overseen a very rocky period for Sheffield Wednesday, and he deserves a fresh start under new ownership next season.

However, he will have to prove himself quickly, as Arise Capital will surely have one eye on appointing their own man if things aren’t working under the Dane in League One.

15 ? ? Matt Bloomfield

Matt Bloomfield took over Oxford United from Gary Rowett last January with the team sliding down the table and into the relegation zone.

While relegation may loom, the 42-year-old has earned some impressive results, and he should be given an opportunity to guide the team into next season, regardless of what division they’re competing in.