The season, which was cut short on 25 May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was United's first in the top flight of women's football and the announcement means the Reds finish in fourth position behind Arsenal, Manchester City and champions Chelsea.
The statement reads:
“The FA Board has reached a majority decision to decide the 2019/20 Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship on a basic point-per-game [PPG] basis, with promotion and relegation determined on sporting merit.
As a result, The FA Board has today confirmed the decision to award the 2019/20 Barclays FA Women’s Super League title to Chelsea FC Women, and to award the 2019/20 FA Women’s Championship title to Aston Villa Women FC.