It was a game that probably epitomised Bristol City's year on the whole.
The Robins signed out of 2022 with a point in a match that won't live long in the memory. For manager Nigel Pearson, it was a performance that will give him some much-needed respite for a couple of days at least before Sunday's trip to Coventry.
With the sound of knives being sharpened around BS3 following the Boxing Day defeat, the manager needed a response and reaction from his players against a side who are notoriously tough to beat at home.