Since the patch I've been really struggling with UKF in 1v1, I've managed to stay below rank 80 but I struggle now Vs rank 300+ players.
You can't rely on Tommies anymore to hold ground whilst you stall for a Cromwell, you HAVE to get them the 5 man to stand a chance then you need the AEC for a snare and those combined becomes very expensive.
Not even mentioning how the current OST mortar is, lazer guided nukes and in pairs... Everyone moaned about the mortar pit, fair enough, but at least that thing couldn't move.
I had a game yesterday Vs OKW and to keep up I needed 5 man, brens and an AEC, by the time he had his first p4 out I had to really fight to keep it at bay with my AT gun and AEC until I could field a Cromwell.
I think that is the issue, everything is so expensive that you need to keep a level playing field and it delays future tech, whereas axis get everything just from teching up and can pop upgrades on the field.
They fixed a lot of issues with Brits in the patch but I think some things might have been overlooked/over nerfed.
And are you combining your army properly or rely too much on Tommies? Because they have no chance if you make three of them from the start and try to get as much ground as possible. But if you only make one (+have the starting ones) then go vickers and bren (carrier) and evenly balance the combat contribution of these units, then all of them, including Tommies should handle it and keep casualties on minimum.
I agree with the Ost mortar though, that thing is just ridiculous.
Btw it sucks that most of the time in KoTH Im seeing players go 3 tommies to open up and then bleed into oblivion