Leeds and Burnley’s predictable stalemate shows the grim reality of the Championship’s promotion race - In the division where ambition meets attrition, neither side was willing to concede ground as th

Promotion hopefuls Burnley and Leeds cancelled each other out in a drab goalless draw at Turf Moor which showed the limitations of two sides who hope to make this a Premier League fixture next term.

Burnley took their run without conceding a goal to more than 10 hours as they held Championship leaders Leeds to a goalless draw at Turf Moor.

Along with Sunderland, Burnley are the only Championship side with an unbeaten home record as they prepare to host table-topping Leeds United (20:00 GMT). The Clarets also boast the best home defensive record with only four goals conceded in their 13 games at Turf Moor.

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The goalless draw between Burnley and Leeds produced the second lowest expected goals of any Championship match so far this season.

PROMOTION HOPEFULS BURNLEY and Leeds cancelled each other out in a drab goalless draw at Turf Moor which showed the limitations of two sides who hope to make this a Premier League fixture next term. Neither side so much as had a shot on target until James Trafford palmed over Dan James’ 88th-minute effort as Burnley recorded a fourth 0-0 draw in their last five home games,

Follow live coverage as Burnley face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Leeds United moved two points clear of second-place Sheffield United after a goalless draw with Burnley. The Championship is often the source of some of the most entertaining games of the season with talent comparable to some of Europe's biggest leagues.