Corby Town aims for National League after new ownership takeover
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Corby Town, currently in the eighth tier of English football, has new owners with plans to reach the National League. Chris Mallender, set to become the club's chairman, expressed that the ownership group aims to make an immediate impact and has a vision to enhance the club's stadium as a community hub. Previously owned by Paul Glass, Corby Town is now under Willoughby (607) Ltd, which is associated with a hospitality group and a local construction firm. Mallender emphasized the ambition for the club, stating it would be 'unrecognizable' within a year as they look to improve both player signings and facilities.
- •Corby Town competes in the Northern Premier League’s Midlands Division.
- •The club's new owners include Chris Mallender, Raj Uppal, and Ben Cripps.
- •The ownership aims to develop the stadium and attract more community engagement.
- •The club has never reached the top level of non-league football.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Corby Town target National League after takeover
"One of the new owners says a group of investors have big ambitions and "are not here to play at it".
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