BRIAN Jensen has been kept the busier, but both goalkeepers have been forced into saves in a pulsating and fiery first half.

The Clarets stopper did well to twice deny Derby winger Gary Teale inside the opening 22 minutes, before making an important block at Rob Hulse's feet.

Rhys Williams stung Stephen Bywater's hands after fifth-placed Burnley applied early pressure, while both sides can count themselves fortunate to have 11 men still on the pitch.

Jay McEveley got away with a push on Wade Elliott, after conceding a foul on Chris Eagles, while Burnley striker Martin Paterson was booked for a reckless challenge on Derby fullback Paul Connolly.