COVID-19: Women’s Super League ended immediately

The 2019/20 Barclays Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship have been immediately ended. 

The Football Association confirmed this on Monday, with recommendations set to be floated on the most appropriate outcome for the 2019/20 season in regard to promotion and relegation. 

The association said the decision was based on feedback from the clubs, and that the decision was in the best interest of all stakeholders involved. 

“The FA Women’s Super League & Women’s Championship Board has today confirmed the decision to end the 2019/20 season for the Barclays FA Women’s Super League and the FA Women’s Championship, with immediate effect,” read part of the statement.

“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the FA Women’s Super League & Women’s Championship Board has been in regular consultation with clubs and key stakeholders from across both leagues to identify the most suitable and appropriate way to conclude the 2019/20 season, and to give clubs and players the clarity and support they need at this time,”

“Following overwhelming feedback from the clubs, the decision to bring an end to the 2019/20 season was made in the best interest of the women’s game. This will also enable clubs, the FA Women’s Super League & Women’s Championship Board and The FA to plan, prepare and focus on next season when football returns for the 2020/21 campaign.

“Supporting the welfare of the clubs and players will continue to be our primary concern throughout this process, which also involved a robust and thorough examination of the logistical, operational and financial challenges that the game currently faces.

Manchester City were atop the league on 40 points, one ahead of Chelsea in second with Arsenal third on 36.