Women’s Super League & Championship seasons ended in England

London, May 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Women's football Super League and Women's Championship seasons in England have been ended with immediate effect, an FA statement said on Monday.

"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," the statement on thefa.com read.

"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," it further said.

When the season was suspended in March because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Manchester City were top of the table. Chelsea, placed second, had a game in hand.

The outcome for the 2019-20 season is still to be decided, the statement added.

"Following full and thorough consultation with the clubs, the FA Women's Super League & Women's Championship Board has discussed various recommendations which will be sent to the FA Board to determine the most appropriate sporting outcome for the 2019-20 season."

Source: IANS