clean sheet

noun

1. sport an instance of conceding no goals or points in a match or competition (esp in the phrase keep a clean sheet )

Example Sentences

You don't get that many opportunities in these great environments to get a victory and a clean sheet against Manchester City - one of the best teams in Europe.

From BBC

When he gets round to assessing this latest performance, aside from Fernandes’ efforts, Amorim will see a largely solid defensive display, which secured a first Premier League clean sheet for over a month, a decent first-half from Amad Diallo, and a goalscoring second-half from Alejandro Garnacho, even if the Argentine was too fed up at being criticised for his recent displays to celebrate.

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It is going to be close, but I am going to say Gary O'Neil's side will finally win, and keep a clean sheet too.

From BBC

Looking at this week's fixtures, it is hard to predict a clean sheet.

From BBC

Last week, just three of 20 teams kept a clean sheet.

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