Hull City's Play-off Hopes Dented by Birmingham's Late Equalizer

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, thanks to a stunning late equalizer from Tomoki Iwata. The Tigers had taken the lead through Joe Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike, but Iwata's long-range effort 13 minutes from time ensured the visitors earned a point. The result leaves Hull two points ahead of Wrexham in seventh place, with both teams having three games remaining. Despite enjoying the majority of possession, Hull failed to capitalize on their chances, with Semi Ajayi missing a close-range opportunity in stoppage time. Birmingham's equalizer was a significant blow to Hull's play-off ambitions, and manager Sergej Jakirovic acknowledged the need for his team to be brave in their quest for a top-six finish. Meanwhile, Birmingham boss Chris Davies expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance, highlighting their resilience and commitment to earning a deserved point.