Oxford United have confirmed the departure of manager Karl Robinson just one month short of reaching five years at the club.
The head coach has picked up just one point from his last eight league games, resulting in his departure.
The U’s last tasted victory on January 21 when they beat Ipswich Town 2-1 at Grenoble Road.
Those three points saw Oxforf move up to 10th in League One, eight points off the play-off places.
However, the recent run has seen the U’s slip down the table and find themselves just five points clear of the bottom four.
In a statement, the club said: “The board would like to thank Karl for his hard work and efforts in the five years since he joined but recent results and performances mean that a change is needed.
“The search for a new head coach will be thorough and extensive and is already underway.
“While that work is undertaken the existing coaching staff of Craig Short, Leon Blackmore-Such and Wayne Brown will take charge of the First Team with their immediate focus being our next game, away at Lincoln City on Saturday.”
