Their first season in the Statewide league was an awakening, and proved disastrous. Clarence finished last with only two wins out of sixteen matches, and a goal difference of −55. Even worse, after finally achieving promotion to the Statewide League after so many years of trying, the league was wound up at the end of the 1999 season because of financial troubles.
Their inaugural campaign in the Statewide league was an eye-opening experience, but ultimately a failure. Clarence ended up last with only two victories out of sixteen matches and a significant goal deficit. Moreover, after years of effort to gain promotion, the league was terminated at the end of the 1999 season due to financial issues.