Barnsley 2 : 2 Bristol City - Wilbraham keeps City run intact

Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 by PA

Bristol City extended their unbeaten start to the season to 15 games as they came back from behind to draw 2-2 at Barnsley.

Luke Ayling gave the visitors a first-half lead before two goals in nine minutes from Sam Winnall and Conor Hourihane, from the penalty spot, put Barnsley in front. Aaron Wilbraham then scored to maintain City's unbeaten run.

The home side had a penalty appeal turned down after Ryan Williams went down in the area under a challenge from Derrick Williams.

The unmarked Ayling put the visitors ahead in the 36th minute when he met Bryan's cross with a far-post header.

Devante Cole went close to equalising for the Reds early in the second half when his header was cleared off the goal-line by Aden Flint.

Winnall levelled for the home side in the 59th minute when he beat Frank Fielding with a fine finish after being given time and space inside the area.

Hourihane scored from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after being fouled by Ayling.

But Wilbraham came to City's rescue with a fierce drive from the edge of the area with 11 minutes remaining after the Barnsley defenders had failed to clear the ball.