Championship: QPR 0 Derby 0

Struggling Derby secured a surprise point when they held Championship leaders Queens Park Rangers to a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road on Monday.

The point lifted Derby nine points clear of the drop zone with four games to play, while QPR could only increase their lead over Cardiff at the top of the standings to eight points.

Both goalkeepers made terrific saves during the match, with Derby shot stopper Brad Jones dealing brilliantly with a first-half free-kick from QPR’s Moroccan captain Adel Taarabt.

In the second half, QPR goalkeeper Paddy Kenny got in the act – pulling off a fantastic reflex save to deny Stephen Pearson just after the hour mark to ensure honours remained even.