The Potters took the lead just after the half hour mark when striker Louis Moult scored a magnificent volley, his fifth goal in four starts for the academy and reserve sides, before the hosts levelled the scores just before half time.
City pushed hard at the start of the second half but were happy to take a point after dodging several late bullets from the Alex.
The U16's beat their Crewe counterparts 3-1.
The next assignment for the youth sides is a home match against Blackburn next Saturday. Rovers currently top the league with the Potters in third place