With the IPL set to kick off next month, FSC had floated the idea of victorious teams receiving two competition points, instead of the traditional three during this year's shortened season.

FSC chief executive officer Ann-Marie Balliana last week told the Mercury that the two-point plan could "make the competition a bit more exciting" and "closer in terms of points".

However, FSC announced on Friday night that idea had now been scrapped.

"When we had a club meeting, there was a discussion about a whole bunch of things [including this proposal]," Balliana said.

"Some clubs thought it was a good idea, some clubs thought it wasn't a good idea. At the end of it, we determined to keep the status quo.

"The main thing for us is getting some certainty around the framework for the clubs so all the players and coaches know how the season will shape up for season 2020. We have a COVID safe plan which we've developed with Football NSW so we're in the process of finalising all the details around that too."

FSC's decision to stick with the three-point system has been backed by Corrimal coach Rob Jonovski.

"I don't think it needed to be changed," he said.

"I understand the thinking behind putting the two points into place, in the shortened season. I get it. But I like attacking football. I think the reason why we went from two points to three points many years ago was to promote attacking football. I think it's the right decision with the comp to go with three points for the win.

"One point is so valuable in a two-point system where teams can lock it up and sit back, and be happy for the point. It's not as damaging as going for the three points."

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While reverting back to the three-point system, FSC has stuck with their decision for there to be no relegation or promotion between the IPL and District League at the end of the 2020 season.

"I think that's fair. I know clubs have about five, six months to prepare to firstly survive in the Premier League, and secondly compete in the Premier League," Jonovski said.

"The way this year has gone, a lot of clubs haven't got their true squad with what they had going into the season, it's been out of their control. I think it's definitely the right decision that there's no promotion or relegation.

"I understand the District League clubs will see it otherwise, but I think they will understand it as well. It's all about preparation. It's preparing one, to survive the league, and how competitive you will be with the signing and preparation you have in the off season.

"We weren't sure whether we'd be back, we only received a notification two weeks ago, and everyone's starting to prepare teams now. It's very hard to attract players in a shortened season when there's no money, the majority of clubs aren't paying money. So 100 per cent, it was definitely the right decision to make."

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