Hull City's push for the Championship playoffs suffered a setback as Birmingham City equalized late in the game to secure a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium. The home side had taken the lead through Joe Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike, but Tomoki Iwata's stunning long-range effort in the 77th minute earned the visitors a point.
The result extends Hull's winless run to four games, leaving them two points ahead of Wrexham in seventh place with three matches remaining. Despite dominating possession, Hull struggled to create clear-cut chances, and their failure to capitalize on their advantage was punished by Iwata's impressive equalizer. The draw also ended Birmingham's four-game losing streak on the road, and manager Chris Davies praised his team's resilience and commitment to earning a point. Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic acknowledged the need for his team to be brave and win their remaining games to secure a playoff spot.