A dramatic equalizer from Tomoki Iwata thwarted Hull City's bid for a crucial Championship win, as Birmingham City battled back to secure a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium. Joe Gelhardt's 14th goal of the season had given Hull the lead midway through the first half, but Iwata's stunning long-range effort 13 minutes from time ensured the visitors earned a hard-fought point.
The result marks Hull's fourth consecutive league game without a victory, their worst run of the season, leaving them just two points ahead of seventh-placed Wrexham with three games remaining. Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike had raised hopes of a Hull win, but Birmingham's resilience and determination ultimately paid off. The draw also brought an end to Birmingham's four-game losing streak on the road, with manager Chris Davies praising his team's commitment and character. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic, meanwhile, acknowledged the need for his side to be brave and capitalize on their remaining fixtures to secure a play-off spot.