clean sheet
noun
British
1
: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record
2
: a game in which the opposing team is prevented from scoring
The team's star goalie has had five clean sheets this season.
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Ramsay lamented the lack of a clean sheet and cited a few decision-making errors at various points in the contest that need to improve as the Loons continue their evolution, but couldn’t deny the general quality of play from his club.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The goalkeeper may have kept just one clean sheet and conceded seven goals in four games, but his quality was evident for anyone paying attention.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Veteran goalkeeper Fábio posted a clean sheet, recording four saves.
—Shane Connuck
june 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Given that Chelsea have shut out two of their four opponents in this competition and nearly recorded a third clean sheet vs. Benfica, this should be another low-scoring match, with Chelsea controlling possession.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The goalkeeper may have kept just one clean sheet and conceded seven goals in four games, but his quality was evident for anyone paying attention.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Veteran goalkeeper Fábio posted a clean sheet, recording four saves.
—Shane Connuck
june 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Given that Chelsea have shut out two of their four opponents in this competition and nearly recorded a third clean sheet vs. Benfica, this should be another low-scoring match, with Chelsea controlling possession.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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“Clean sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean%20sheet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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