Leeds United maintained their two-point lead at the top of the Championship after a goalless draw against Burnley. The result kept Burnley three points behind the leaders in a tightly contested match.
Daniel James came close to scoring for Leeds with a powerful volley in the 89th minute, but Burnley’s goalkeeper, James Trafford, made a crucial save to keep the scores level.
Despite a few chances for both teams, the game ended in a stalemate, with Burnley extending their unbeaten run to 17 matches in all competitions.
Scott Parker’s Burnley side has been solid defensively, conceding only nine goals in their first 29 games, setting a new defensive record in the second tier. However, the match was not one for the fans craving excitement, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
The draw means that Sheffield United are now just two points behind Leeds, with Sunderland also in the mix for automatic promotion. The next crucial fixture will see Sunderland take on Leeds on February 17.
Overall, it was a closely fought contest that highlighted the competitiveness at the top of the Championship table. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches as the race for promotion to the Premier League heats up.