Striker Matt Rhead scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win over S&L Corby, as the Steelmen lifted the Bob Cummings Cup.
Graham Drury named a strong line-up for the club's second friendly in as many days with Paul Mayo, Phil Gulliver, Andy Burgess, Matt Rhead, Steve Towers and Joe Wilcox all named.
The Steelmen showed some good passing and link-up play during the first half and went close through Jordan Smith and Matt Rhead, who was denied by the woodwork.
They could not breach the S&L defence however, as they dug deep to deny their Blue Square Bet North opponents.
Corby Town finally broke the deadlock halfway through the second half, as former Eastwood striker Rhead fired into the net from ten yards.
The visitors also felt that they should have been awarded a penalty, but despite their claims being waved away they held on against the United Counties League side to secure the victory and lift the trophy.
Corby will travel to Grantham Town on Thursday evening for their next pre-season fixture, as they look to earn more silverware in the annual Drury Trophy.
Corby Town have received a positive response from applicants to the role of first-team manager.
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