2019–20 FA WSL
The 2019–20 FA WSL season (also known as the Barclays FA Women's Super League for sponsorship reasons) was the ninth edition of the FA Women's Super League (WSL) since it was formed in 2010. It was the second season after the rebranding of the four highest levels in English women's football and the twelve teams contesting the season was the greatest number in the league's history to date, following a steady increase from the original eight. It is the first under the new Barclays title sponsorship following a landmark multi-million pound investment.
FA WSL trophy | |
| Season | 2019–20 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 September 2019 – 5 June 2020 |
| Champions | Chelsea 3rd title |
| Relegated | Liverpool |
| Champions League | Chelsea Manchester City |
| Matches played | 87 |
| Goals scored | 259 (2.98 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Vivianne Miedema (16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Arsenal 11–1 Bristol City (1 December 2019) |
| Biggest away win | Birmingham City 0–6 Chelsea (24 November 2019) |
| Highest scoring | Arsenal 11–1 Bristol City (1 December 2019) |
| Highest attendance | 38,262 – Tottenham Hotspur 0–2 Arsenal (17 November 2019) |
← 2018–19 2020–21 → | |
On 13 March 2020, in line with the FA's response to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced the season was initially suspended until at least 3 April 2020. After further postponements, the season was ultimately ended prematurely on 25 May 2020 with immediate effect. On 5 June 2020, Chelsea were named as champions, moving them up one place ahead of Manchester City on sporting merit after The FA Board's decision to award places on a points-per-game basis. Manchester City were awarded the second Champions League place and Liverpool were relegated using the same method.