Adding this here, as it's related...

Just held on for the first match of the new season just to see if there's any difference - obviously not...

Palace Casuals vs a poorer-Quality same Level (35) team:

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Palace Terriers (L16) vs a poorer-Quality but Level 18 team

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So, for the final time, Farewell...