Hull City's Promotion Hopes Dented by Birmingham's Late Equalizer

Hull City's aspirations for a Championship play-off spot suffered a setback as Birmingham City staged a late comeback to secure a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium. The home team had taken the lead through Joe Gelhardt's 14th goal of the season, but Tomoki Iwata's stunning long-range effort in the 77th minute ensured the visitors earned a valuable point. The result marks Hull's fourth consecutive league game without a win, their worst run of the season, and leaves them just two points ahead of seventh-placed Wrexham with three matches remaining. Despite dominating possession, Hull failed to capitalize on their chances, with Semi Ajayi missing a golden opportunity to win the game in stoppage time. The draw also brought an end to Birmingham's four-game losing streak on the road, with manager Chris Davies praising his team's resilience and character. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic acknowledged the need for his team to be brave and win their remaining games to secure a play-off spot.