The Red Dragons went level on points with sixth-placed Derby after a dramatic match where they twice took the lead through Oliver Rathbone and an own goal, only to be pegged back each time. Substitute Max Bird struck late to earn Bristol City a point.
Phil Parkinson's side missed a golden opportunity to gain ground in the promotion race when George Dobson scuffed a great chance in the final 15 minutes, with Bristol City capitalizing to snatch a share of the points.