All square at Ashton Gate

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The left wing-back netted with a right-footed volley from the edge of the box just after visiting goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith had marked his debut on loan from Sheffield Wednesday with two brilliant saves.

Marlon Pack had put City ahead from the penalty spot after 13 minutes when Barnsley centre-back Jean-Yves Mvoto went to ground unnecessarily to trip Kieran Agard.

But Jabo Ibehre equalised with a low shot on the turn in a crowded box just before the break and then set up Josh Scowen to round keeper Frank Fielding and fire Barnsley ahead early in the second half.

The Robins saved their best football for a frantic finale, which saw them create several chances, but Lee Johnson’s men were well worth their point for a committed performance which extended their unbeaten streak under the ex-Oldham boss to seven games.

Bristol City moved 11 points clear of Preston, who do have two games in hand.

All square at Ashton Gate

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Orient had the clearer chances and Frank Fielding had to make diving saves to keep out two long-range efforts from Lloyd James in the second half.

City forced a string oF late corners and substitute Luke Freeman had a shot deflected over, but the visitors were well worth their point.

Despite a positive approach from both teams, an open first half featured few chances. The best two fell to Orient substitute Darius Henderson, introduced on 22 minutes for the injured Kevin Lisbie, but on both occasions he shot too close to Fielding.

City skipper Sam Baldock had the ball in the net on 37 minutes, but referee Simon Hooper spotted an infringement as a corner was swung over from the left.

It was the one moment of controversy in a game that suggested both clubs will be challenging for promotion this season.

All square at Ashton Gate

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Orient had the clearer chances and Frank Fielding had to make diving saves to keep out two long-range efforts from Lloyd James in the second half.

City forced a string oF late corners and substitute Luke Freeman had a shot deflected over, but the visitors were well worth their point.

Despite a positive approach from both teams, an open first half featured few chances. The best two fell to Orient substitute Darius Henderson, introduced on 22 minutes for the injured Kevin Lisbie, but on both occasions he shot too close to Fielding.

City skipper Sam Baldock had the ball in the net on 37 minutes, but referee Simon Hooper spotted an infringement as a corner was swung over from the left.

It was the one moment of controversy in a game that suggested both clubs will be challenging for promotion this season.