clean sheet

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

But they held on for just a second clean sheet of the season despite Newcastle having 67 percent possession and 16 shots on goal.

From Barron's

Yet it was Manchester United who prevailed, thanks to a combination of Patrick Dorgu's first goal for the club - which was a sublime first-half volley from the edge of the area - and only a second clean sheet of the season.

From BBC

"We had so many games when we controlled the opponent so much better, but it is a good feeling to have a clean sheet. We suffered together. If we always have this spirit, we are going to win so many games."

From BBC

After a series of promising performances went without reward in recent weeks, this time United got over the line despite having to mount a rearguard action to secure just a second clean sheet of the season.

From Barron's

The Black Cats don't score a lot of goals but they are always so well-organised - I am going for them to win, and keep out Calvert-Lewin to keep a clean sheet too.

From BBC