David McGoldrick missed a first-half penalty as Sheffield United were held to a 0-0 draw by city rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Friday – a result that keeps Leeds United on top of the Championship table.
United dominated the derby fixture at Bramall Lane but failed to turn their supremacy into a lead, despite having 19 attempts at goal and 74.6 per cent possession.
However, goalkeeper Cameron Dawson kept Wednesday on level terms with a fin save, diving low to his left to palm McGoldrick’s attempt from 12 yards around the post and out for a corner.
Chris Wilder's side pushed hard but Dawson made sure the visitors secured their first clean sheet of the season when palming away Oliver Norwood's free-kick in the closing seconds of the contest.
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The result means United are sandwiched in between Leeds - who retain top spot on goal difference - and Norwich City on 30 points at the summit.
Wednesday, meanwhile, have ended a run of four straight defeats in the league, although they remain 17th.
