The first managerial casualty of the 2024-25 season has been revealed.
Although the new campaign has only just got underway, one manager has already lost his job.
Following crisis talks on Sunday, the decision was made by the club in question to part ways with the manager.
The decision came off the back of a defeat in the opening game of the Championship season.
As a result, the club are already on the lookout for a new boss.
A Championship manager has been sacked after just one game of the 2024-25 season
Preston have confirmed that manager Ryan Lowe has left by mutual consent.
The decision was made after Preston were beaten 2-0 at home by Sheffield United on Friday.
Lowe had been in charge of Preston since December 2021. Mike Marsh will take charge of Preston for their upcoming games against Sunderland and Swansea, with Peter Murphy and Ched Evans accompanying him.
Preston decided to part company with Ryan Lowe following a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United
A statement from Preston director Peter Ridsdale read: 'Preston North End can confirm that manager Ryan Lowe has left the club by mutual consent.
'Ryan joined the club in December 2021, leading us to 13th, 12th and 10th-placed finishes in his two and a half seasons as the club’s first team manager.
'Following discussions that took place on Sunday 11th August, it was mutually agreed that now was an appropriate time for a change to be made.
'Ryan leaves with the thanks of everyone at the club for his hard work, dedication and commitment, and we wish him and his family the very best for the future.
'For the two upcoming fixtures against Sunderland and Swansea City this week, Mike Marsh – accompanied by Peter Murphy and Ched Evans – will be in charge of the team.
'Arrangements beyond these two fixtures will be announced next week.'
Preston director Peter Ridsdale confirmed Mike Marsh will take charge of the next two games
Following the news, Lowe sent a message to Preston fans, in which he described his time at the club as 'unbelievable'.
The statement read: 'Obviously, as you know, my time at Preston North End has come to an end. I’ve had an unbelievable two and a half years, met some incredible people and coached some fantastic players, but I feel now is the right time to move on.
'I’ve had an unbelievable time working with Peter Ridsdale over the last two and a half years. Thank you to Peter, Craig Hemmings and the Hemmings family for their support and backing and giving me the opportunity to manage a fantastic football club and establish myself as a Championship manager.
'A big thank you also goes to the players past and present for their attitude and application during my time as manager. I’d also like to thank the fans for their support during my tenure.
'I think now is the right time for the club to go in a different direction. I’ve always stressed since I walked through the door that if I can’t take the club any further, I’d leave it to someone else and that’s what I’m doing.
'I’m leaving the club in a good place with a fantastic squad, and I just wish the football club and everyone associated with it all the best in the future.'
Prior to taking charge of Preston, Lowe managed Bury and Plymouth. Preston finished in tenth place in the Championship last season.