Will Grigg signs to Forest Green Rovers in free transfer

The club has said Will's time at Chesterfield will bring a "wealth" of experience

Author: Rory GannonPublished 23rd Oct 2026

A 35-year-old striker with more than 500 EFL appearances has signed for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer from Chesterfield.

Will Grigg has signed a deal at The New Lawn running until June 2028, the club announced.

He has taken the number 31 shirt and joined up with the squad immediately.

Forest Green said he will be in contention to travel to Barrow.

Career so far

Grigg has made more than 500 EFL appearances in spells at Walsall, Brentford, MK Dons, Wigan Athletic, Sunderland and Rotherham United.

The club said he has scored 192 goals in his career.

While at Wigan, he scored the only goal of the game as they knocked Manchester City out of the FA Cup in 2018.

Grigg made his senior debut for Northern Ireland in 2012 and has won 12 caps, scoring three goals.

Time at Chesterfield

Grigg made more than 100 appearances for Chesterfield between 2023 and 2026, scoring 43 goals.

He was also part of the side that won the National League in 2024.

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