Hull City's bid for a Championship play-off spot suffered a setback as Birmingham City fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium. The hosts had taken the lead through Joe Gelhardt's 14th goal of the season, but Tomoki Iwata's stunning long-range effort 13 minutes from time earned the visitors a valuable point. Despite Semi Ajayi's late miss, Birmingham held on to end Hull's hopes of a vital win, leaving Sergej Jakirovic's side two points ahead of Wrexham in seventh place with three games remaining.
The result marked a fourth consecutive league game without a win for Hull, their worst run of the season. Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike had given the Tigers hope of sealing a league double over Birmingham, but Iwata's equalizer ensured the Blues would take a share of the spoils. The draw also brought an end to Birmingham's four-game losing streak on the road, with manager Chris Davies praising his side's resilience and character in the face of adversity.