Top scorer Danny Ings netted his 14th goal of the season six minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw and deny Bournemouth and ex-Burnley boss Eddie Howe three points.
Tokelo Rantie gave the visitors an early second-half lead at Turf Moor with an excellent 25-yard effort.
Garath McCleary's long-rang effort put Reading in front after the hour, only for Joey Barton's free-kick to earn a share of the spoils for Harry Redknapp's men.
Another contender for game of the day came at The Valley, where Ross McCormack scored all Leeds United's goals in a 4-2 away victory.
Third-bottom club Sheffield Wednesday were on the receiving end of a 3-0 scoreline at Pride Park – Jake Buxton, Will Hughes and Chris Martin the men on target.
Wednesday's fellow strugglers and neighbours Doncaster and Barnsley shared a 0-0 draw at Oakwell in a game played against the backdrop of John Ryan’s resignation as Rovers chairman.
Barnsley striker Chris O'Grady missed a penalty as his team-mates kept their first clean sheet of the season.
Defender Kyle Bartley scored two of Birmingham's goals but received a second yellow card for his over celebrating.
Middlesbrough took an early lead against Watford before Daniel Ayala's header in the third minute of added time secured a 2-2 draw at the Riverside Stadium.
Bottom club Yeovil Town face Wigan Athletic in the weekend's remaining game on Sunday.
