[4] In the summer of 2001, Wright joined Football League Third Division side Halifax Town on a free transfer.
Halifax were relegated to the Football Conference and Wright then dropped into non-league with Northern Premier League side Burscough.
He spent one season with Burscough captaining them to lift the 2003 FA Trophy Final, with victory over Tamworth at Villa Park.
[2] Wright signed for Conference North side Altrincham in June 2004 on a free transfer after his contract with Northwich expired.
[7][9] In the summer of 2005 he joined Northern Premier League First Division side Chorley, finishing as the club's top goalscorer with 22 goals.
[12][13] In the summer of 2012, Wright joined NPL Premier Division side Leek Town on a free transfer.
[14] His spell at the club was short as Wright was on the move again in August 2013, signing for North West Counties Football League First Division side Nelson by manager Mark Fell.