The FA have confirmed that the FA Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship have been brought to an end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
An official statement on the Women’s Super League website read<\/a>: “The FA Women\u2019s Super League & Women\u2019s Championship Board has today confirmed the decision to end the 2019-20 season for the Barclays FA Women\u2019s Super League and the FA Women\u2019s Championship, with immediate effect.<\/p>\n “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the FA Women\u2019s Super League & Women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n “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\u2019s game. This will also enable clubs, the FA Women\u2019s Super League & Women\u2019s Championship Board and the FA to plan, prepare and focus on next season when football returns for the 2020-21 campaign.<\/p>\n The statement did not declare who would be Champions and who would be relegated from the top-flight.<\/p>\n However, it did allude how places for next seasons UEFA Champions League would be deciding. They will be decided based on “sporting merit”.<\/p>\n Discussions have been held with clubs regarding the best possible ways to decide the outcomes of the season. However, they are still to be settled.<\/p>\n According to the BBC<\/a>, if decided by an ‘unweighted’ point-per-game method, Chelsea<\/a> would claim the title. This would be due to them having a game in hand over Manchester City<\/a>, who occupied top spot.<\/p>\n In the Women’s Championship, Aston Villa<\/a> sat top before the COVID-19 pandemic brought an end to the season. The Villains were six points ahead of Sheffield United<\/a>, and were undefeated throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n The bottom of the table was much closer, were three points separated the bottom five clubs. Charlton Athletic occupied the sole relegation spot before the seasons end. As a result, they could be relegated from the second division.<\/p>\n Main PhotoHow Will the Season Be Decided?<\/h3>\n
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