Nashville SC and the Philadelphia Union played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.

Nashville (7-1-2, 23 points) remained at the top of the Eastern Conference table while extending its unbeaten streak in MLS to four matches. Goalkeeper Brian Schwake made five saves for the clean sheet as Nashville improved to 3-1-2 away from home.

Philadelphia (1-7-3, 6 points) continued to occupy the last position in the Eastern Conference, extending its home record to 0-3-2. The Union had only lost once at home last season (12-1-4) when they secured the Supporters’ Shield. Philadelphia is now winless in their last four games (0-1-3). Goalkeeper Andre Blake stopped two shots to help maintain the clean sheet.

Both teams struck the post early in the second half.

In the 52nd minute, Nashville defender Josh Bauer redirected Warren Madrigal’s free kick off the post.

A minute later, Union midfielder Indiana Vassilev hit the right post with a strike from outside the box.

Philadelphia hit the post again in the 72nd minute as Agustin Anello curled his right-footed shot off the far post.

Blake made a crucial save in the 74th minute to keep the match scoreless, diving to deflect Ahmed Qasem’s left-footed strike.

Nashville dominated possession in the first half, but Philadelphia registered the only two shots on target.

The Union’s first quality chance occurred in the 11th minute when Jovan Lukic sent his shot over the bar from the middle of the box.

In the 29th minute, Cavan Sullivan’s left-footed attempt from the left side of the area forced Schwake into action for a save.

Philadelphia defender Japhet Sery Larsen left the match in the 15th minute due to an apparent injury and was replaced by Geiner Martinez.

Sam Surridge, who leads Nashville with nine goals this season through seven MLS appearances, missed the match with a back injury.

Saturday’s match was the first of two encounters this season between the two clubs, with Nashville set to host Philadelphia on October 28 to conclude the season series.

Next, Nashville will host D.C. United next Saturday, while Philadelphia will travel to New England.