FA work on termination of women’s campaigns
The Football Association is continuing to discuss the termination of the Women's Super League and Women's Championship seasons with clubs.
BothleagueshavebeensuspendedsinceMarchduetothe coronaviruspandemicandthe FAsaytherewillbe"significant challenges" in restarting.
They will continue talks on how best to end the campaign and settle the final league standingswithsportingmerit.
An FA statement read: "Following an assessment of the protocols required to return to football and feedback from clubs, which is crucial to any decision-making process, it is clear that there will be significant challenges in completing the 2019/20 season.
"We are continuing to consult with the clubs on the possibility of terminating the 2019/20 season and, in the event it is decided that this appears to be the only realistic way forward, to seek views on the most appropriate sporting outcome for the season.
"This includes identifying entries for the 2020/21 UEFA Women's Champions League, whichwouldbebasedonsporting merit from the 2019/20 Barclays FA Women's Super League season."
The crisis looks set to hit clubs hard financially and the FA has vowed to support them sowomen'sfootballcan"thrive" in the future.
"Our primary concern has always been for the welfare of the clubs and players; and working collaboratively to identify the most suitable and appropriate way to return to football,"thestatementadded.
"Every possible scenario has been meticulously analysed and evaluated in order to find a solution to meet the unique demands of the women's game.”