Substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson scored for the first time in 20 months to give the Clarets the lead with little over a quarter-of-an-hour remaining in the Midlands.
But the away side’s lead last just six minutes as Scott Hogan tapped home unchallenged from close range after George Hall had got away down the right hand side to tee up the striker.
It was a 12th game unbeaten in the Championship for Vincent Kompany’s side, who are now third in the table after returning 26 points from 15 games.
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It was a 12th game unbeaten in the Championship for Vincent Kompany’s side, who are now third in the table after returning 26 points from 15 games.