PLAYER RATINGS: Burnley 0 Watford 0
Neither side were able to find the crucial breakthrough, meaning the Hornets' first Premier League clean sheet in almost two years was enough to help them climb a place in the table.
The visitors had gone 31 games and parted company with six managers since their last shut-out at this level, but the Clarets struggled to find a way past Ben Foster in what was Roy Hodgson's first game in charge.
The ex-Manchester United goalkeeper denied Maxwel Cornet in each half following the Ivorian's return from AFCON while a fine block from Hassane Kamara denied Dutchman Wout Weghorst a debut goal as the ball looped on to the crossbar.
Captain Ben Mee almost steered the ball into his own net when defending a couple of Watford corners as Aaron Lennon cleared off the line in the first instance while the second, a headed clearance, flashed past the post.
Former Rovers man Josh King also threatened with a tremendous last-ditch intervention from James Tarkowski preventing the striker from pulling the trigger before Nick Pope made a save with his legs.
Here are the ratings.
The ex-Manchester United goalkeeper denied Maxwel Cornet in each half following the Ivorian's return from AFCON while a fine block from Hassane Kamara denied Dutchman Wout Weghorst a debut goal as the ball looped on to the crossbar.
5. Ben Mee 5.5
Another clean sheet, on what had promised to be a special night for the skipper, but it wasn't his most convincing display. Almost inadvertently flicked the ball into his own net in the first half, which he then repeated in the second, and a loose pass should have been punished. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Aaron Lennon 5
Able to get away from Sema on the turn a few times, but didn't do it enough. The winger's end product left a lot to be desired, as the forwards continued to feed off scraps. However, preserved Burnley's clean sheet with a first half clearance off the line. Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Dwight McNeil 4.5
One of the winger's most underwhelming and, perhaps, concerning performances to date. The 22-year-old just couldn't get into any rhythm and failed to effect the play in the final third. Continued attempts to twist and turn in-between midfielders were unsuccessful. Photo: George Wood
8. Dale Stephens 4
Started positively, pressing the ball and trying to break the lines with passes, but quickly lost his foothold in the game. Struggled to get on the ball to settle things down in midfield, often wasteful in possession, and second to Sissoko in the majority of key battles. Photo: James Gill