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Forest Green midfielder Tom Knowles will leave the club this summer. A legacy error in his contract meant the club did not have an option to extend his deal.
What happened?
Knowles scored 10 goals in 45 National League games this season, having joined the club from Walsall in 2024.
Why it matters for Forest Green
The club believed an option had been triggered on Tom's contract following the conclusion of the season. However, due to the error, this extension was not an option, meaning Tom will leave the club.
What comes next?
Forest Green have signed defender Kyle Ajayi from National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old made 41 appearances this season and as captain, helped Hemel finish fifth in the table.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 7th in National League, 81 pts, 23W-12D-11L from 46 games |
| Recent form | WLWDW |
| Goals this season | 82 scored, 52 conceded (+30 goal difference) |
| Title race | 27 points behind leaders York |
| Last result | Boreham Wood 1-0 Forest Green (2026-04-29) |
| Recent form (last 5) | 2W-0D-3L (LLWWL, most recent first) |
Forest Green looks to improve on their current standing with new signings like Kyle Ajayi.
