London, May 25 (IANS): 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."