The result saw Darren Ferguson's side finish the weekend five points away from safety in 22nd place, as the countdown to the hectic set of festive fixtures continues.
Speaking after the game, Ferguson said: “We played well for large parts. We had two very good chances in the game at 0-0 and we have to take one of them.
“We have to find a way of getting ahead away from home and we also have to find the ability to, if we’re not going to score, make sure we got a 0-0. Those things are letting us down badly at the moment.
“In any game of football, they are two very, very good chances. We have to find a way of getting one of those in. I don’t know what Jorge is doing, just put your foot through it and Dembele has hit the outside of the post. It has to go in. They were the best two clear chances of the game.
“For large parts of the first half, we were dominant but, when you are dominant in a game like that, you have to go ahead and at the moment, we are simply not doing it. They were booed them off at half time as we had done every part of our job but score. We had to be ahead.”
Take a look at today's biggest stories from the Championship, as the reaction continues to last weekend's enthralling dose of second-tier action continues:
1. Kenny urges Blades to invest
Ex-Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has claimed the club would be "foolish not to invest" in new players next month, after a tricky start to the season. An improved run of form of late sees the Blades just four points off the play-off places heading towards the new year. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Boro star rubbishes exit talk
Middlesbrough star Marcus Tavernier has claimed stories linking him with a move to top tier side Leeds United don't interest him. He's insisted that he wants to play in the Premier League, but to do so with Middlesbrough after securing promotion (HITC) Photo: Jacques Feeney
3. Struber could join Rangnick at United
Man Utd's interim boss Ralph Rangnick is looking to make ex-Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber his assistant manager, according to reports. Struber is currently at the helm of New York Red Bulls. (The Sun) Photo: George Wood
4. Forest keen on Idah move
Nottingham Forest are said to be leading the race to land Norwich City youngster Adam Idah. The Republic of Ireland striker looks set to be sent out on loan, after making just one top tier start so far this season. (The Sun) Photo: James Chance