The match was played at a slow tempo for the majority, with both sides looking sluggish. Cudicini was the clear man of the match for his vital saves from the penalty and also a powerful free kick from Matt Holland. Chelsea's best chances fell to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, mostly fom long range, but Cudicini's opposite number Andy Marshall also made some crucial saves.
The draw didn't really help either side but it didn't hinder their chances in the league either.