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Corby Town's first home was at the famous Occupation Road ground, which they occupied from 1948 until 1985. Their first ever game as Corby Town FC being played on 21/08/1984 against Wellingborough Town. Goals from Berry, Akers (2) and McPherson (2) giving Corby a 5-1 winning start in front of a crowd of 2300.

In July 1983, it was was announced that Corby Town Football Club were to move home as part of a massive £20m town development. The club sold Occupation Road to the Council for £40,000. 

Corby played their last match at Occupation Road on 22 April 1985, beating Crawley Town in the league. John Lane wrote himself into the history books by netting both goals in the 2-0 victory.