The Kitchen Kit South West Peninsula League season has been declared null and void, meaning Saltash United and Torpoint Athletic miss out on the chance of title glory in their respective divisions.

The action has been taken with no sign of the campaign getting back under way due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Football Association and National League System Steps Three to Six have reached a consensus that the 2019/20 season will now be brought to an end, and all results will be expunged.

This will mean no promotion or relegation of clubs between NLS Steps Three to Six, and no promotion to NLS Step Two.

These decisions will also apply to the Leagues and clubs who play at NLS Step Seven, which includes the St Piran League.

Saltash and Torpoint had been battling it out towards the top of Premier West and East respectively (Step Six).

The FA released a statement, saying: ‘The FA has been working collaboratively with the National League System, the Women’s Football Pyramid and the wider grassroots game since the outbreak of COVID-19 on how to conclude the 2019/20 season in the most appropriate way possible.

‘These are challenging circumstances for English football and all decisions taken are in the best interests of the game and in consultation across key stakeholders.

‘Our primary concern will always be for the safety and welfare of clubs, players, staff, officials, volunteers and supporters during this unprecedented time.

‘These steps take into account the financial impact during this uncertain period, whilst considering the fairest method on how the sporting outcomes for the season will be decided, with the integrity of the Leagues in mind.

‘The NLS and the Women’s Football Pyramid were able to build a consensus amongst their leagues and, where possible, aimed to create a consistent approach across all leagues, whilst taking into account the unique characteristics of each individual league.

‘The planned implementation of the restructure of the NLS will also now be deferred until the start of the 2021/22 season.

‘Furthermore, we can now confirm that The FA has decided that all grassroots football is concluded for the 2019/20 season.

‘This will allow the game to move forward and to commence planning for next season.

‘Our County Football Associations will be supporting grassroots leagues over the coming days to determine how they should close out their current competitions.

‘Where appropriate, the above decisions will be put to The FA Council for ratification.’

‘In the women’s game, the FA and the Leagues within Tiers Three to Seven have reached a consensus to bring the season to an immediate end and all results will be expunged.

‘This will mean no promotion or relegation of clubs between Tiers Three to Seven. Agreement has also been reached to end the Regional Talent Clubs season, which was due to conclude in April.

'The Emirates FA Cup, Women’s FA Cup, Buildbase FA Trophy and Buildbase FA Vase 2019/20 are all at advanced stages, and the FA is reviewing all options as we seek to complete these competitions whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so.’

Peninsula League secretary Phil Hiscox said: ‘I want to thank all clubs and their officers and players for their efforts in what has been the most trying of seasons for us all.

‘Some clubs in both divisions (and clubs at Step Seven who had applied to join us) were in line for league honours and for some promotion.

‘It will be no consolation to them that all promotion and relegation nationally is now off, but the fact they have been denied the chance to secure honours on the pitch is very regrettable.’

He added: ‘The league has already given some thought as to the financial situation and the officers of the league are already actively looking at ways of helping clubs.

‘The league has reasonable reserves built up for “a rainy day” and I think we can all agree that time is now.

‘Exactly how we will help will be looked at and we will also look to push other authorities, football and wider community, to also assist in this difficult time.’