Norwich City 0-0 Burton Albion
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Josh Murphy (far right) went closest to winning it for Norwich against Burton, with two second-half chances
Burton held Norwich to a goalless draw at Carrow Road to earn their first point away from home in 2017-18.
After an uneventful opening 45 minutes Burton's Jamie Allen had an early second-half effort at the back post blocked on the line by Ivo Pinto.
Burton goalkeeper Stephen Bywater then made two crucial saves, foiling Wes Hoolahan before denying Josh Murphy after the winger raced clear.
Murphy went closest to winning it late on, hitting the outside of the post.
Boos from the home crowd greeted the full-time whistle as Norwich became the first team to drop points at home against a Burton side thrashed 5-0 four days earlier by Leeds United.
Daniel Farke's Canaries dominated possession with 69% of the ball, but struggled to carve out meaningful chances.
It was not until Republic of Ireland playmaker Hoolahan tested Bywater on 56 minutes that the hosts had a shot on goal, with Nelson Oliveira off target with two late first-half efforts.
The striker, who had scored six goals in his last eight league games for Norwich, also curled a shot into the side-netting after the break on what was a frustrating night for the home side.
Norwich manager Daniel Farke:
"We started the game in sloppy fashion. We didn't move the ball quickly enough and didn't create anything offensively. We didn't put any pressure on Burton and allowed them to get into the game.
"After that I thought we did much better. We created some brilliant chances and unfortunately we were not able to take any of them.
"It looked like we would score when Josh Murphy was put through but the goalkeeper made a good save."
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough:
"We needed a response and we got it. The players showed tremendous character to come to a difficult place like this and pick up a point.
"It's our first clean sheet, our first away point and gives us something to build on.
"I thought we defended really well and although Steve Bywater made one really good save when their lad was put clean through I can't remember him having too much to do."