A resilient Derby County performance saw the Rams hold Burnley to a goalless draw at Pride Park as their quest for survival continues.
Neither side asserted themselves in the opening stages, with Derby failing to capitalise on brief early momentum before Burnley settled.
The same story, an overall lack of quality, rang true for the entire match - neither side able to take any of their few and far between chances as a goalless draw ensued.
A point sees the Rams remain above the relegation zone on goal difference, after Cardiff earned a point away to Preston - while Leeds' win away to Middlesborough saw Burnley slip to second.
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Story of the game
John Eustace named just a single change to the Rams side who fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Swansea City last time out.
Jerry Yates partnered Marcus Harness up front, replacing Kayden Jackson, who left the pitch with an issue in Wales.
A single change from the visitors' 2-1 win over Coventry City on Saturday saw Zian Flemming favoured by Scott Parker in attack over Lyle Foster.
A slow start to the game, reflective of Burnley’s superb defensive record this season, saw the hosts enjoy early control - but carving meaningful openings proved a different challenge.
Parker’s side quickly settled into the contest and began to enjoy much more of the ball, but a distinct lack of chances for both sides persisted.
Jaidon Anthony’s beautifully floated free-kick in the ninth minute promised plenty of threat, but it was cleared away with relative ease.
An excellent touch by Flemming a short while later presented him with time and space in the Rams’ box, but his cross-goal effort was expertly met by an outstretched Jacob Widell Zetterström.
Marcus Edwards embarked on a defence-splitting solo run in the 22nd minute - beating two of the Rams’ backline on his way to the box.
His footwork afforded him space to tee off an ambitious effort but, from a tight angle, he was unable to threaten Zetterström.
Zetterström was caught in no man's land when an over-the-top ball to Flemming in the 26th minute fell short of the box.
An awkward first touch from the Dutch forward enabled the Rams to scramble it clear - a much-needed reprieve for the hosts.
Momentum was sky-high for the Rams going into the break, a flurry of late chances turning Pride Park into a cauldron of energy - but a priceless opener alluded them.
Derby enjoyed a bright start to the second half, which proved to be a continuation of the end of the first, as they put the visitors under immediate pressure.
There were muted appeals for a penalty in the 50th minute when Kane Wilson’s long throw appeared to strike a hand on its way into the box, but referee Robert Madley saw nothing in it and waved play on.
Lyle Foster was substituted in the 74th minute, just six minutes after coming on, and looked distraught as his arm was held in place with a makeshift sling.
Yates was played behind the Burnley defence late on but, as the crowd expectantly rose to their feet, the linesman's late flag for offside sent jeers bellowing around the ground.
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Player of the match - Jacob Widell Zetterström
In a game that was almost entirely devoid of individual brilliance, Zetterström proved the difference for the Rams.
Were it not for his excellent stop to deny Flemming in the 17th minute, it may have been a very different story for Derby - the Swede's efforts imperative to their eventual point.
