Chelsea win Women's Super League, Liverpool are relegated

Chelsea have been named winners of the Women's Super League title on a points-per-game ratio.

The Blues were second in the table when the season was suspended in March, one point behind leaders Manchester City. But they had a game in hand which meant the two sides swapped places once points-per-game were applied.

Liverpool have been relegated to the Women's Championship and will be replaced by Aston Villa in the top flight.

The season was cancelled last month despite some clubs expressing concern the decision was too hasty.

The Football Association board reached a "majority decision" to decide final positions on a "basic points-per-game basis", with promotion and relegation "determined on sporting merit".

Tottenham drop to sixth in the table, overtaken by Everton, in the only other change to the final standings.

Chelsea and Manchester City will represent England in next season's UEFA Women's Champions League.

Kelly Simmons, FA director of the women's professional game, said: "I would like to thank the clubs for their ongoing collaboration and support throughout this period. They have played a crucial role in helping to shape the decision-making process, with the welfare of the players and clubs first and foremost.

"Although the 2019-20 season has been prematurely curtailed, it has been a hard-fought campaign and their success is well deserved, with the outcome based on sporting merit."