David Wagner has left Huddersfield Town as manager by mutual consent with the Yorkshiremen bottom of the Premier League.

The 47-year-old German took over as Terriers boss in November 2015 and led them to promotion to the Premier League in 2016-17 via the Championship play-offs behind runners-up Albion.

Huddersfield were one of the favourites for relegation last season but Wagner kept them up in 16th, one place below the Seagulls.

They have struggled this season, taking 11 points from 22 games, and are eight points adrift of safety.

Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle said: "As I had said previously, I had no intention of sacking David this season. Subsequently David - being the great man he is - came to us and made it clear that he needs a break from the rigours of football management.

"We discussed making that change immediately, but he also made it clear that he would give his all for the rest of this season before departing in the summer if we preferred.

"After a long discussion we all felt that David staying at the club until the end of the season was best, but we've kept discussions open and we all now feel that the time is right to part ways.

"I know the term 'mutual consent' is often a byword for the manager being sacked in professional football, but this is a truly joint decision. David has a real, genuine love for this club and, like me, his foremost concern in our talks has been to establish what is best for Huddersfield Town."

Three of the current bottom five have now faced managerial upheaval this season.

Huddersfield visit Albion on March 2.