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clean sheet

British

noun

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

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Alex kept a clean sheet in his first six league games for Arsenal and we won five of them, including a crucial 1-0 away victory at United as we reeled them in.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The U.S., which hasn’t posted a clean sheet since September, has become an error-prone mess on defense, with Pochettino’s wide, attack-minded approach revealing a structural fragility that has left the Americans’ thin back line exposed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He went on to keep a clean sheet, while the questions about Kepa's selection will dominate the headlines.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Angel City keeper Angelina Anderson needed to make just two saves to record the clean sheet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Together the two oldest girls laid a clean sheet on the ground and got to work.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder

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