Hull City's chances of securing a Championship play-off spot have taken a hit after Birmingham City fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium. Joe Gelhardt's 14th goal of the season had given the Tigers a first-half lead, but Tomoki Iwata's stunning long-range effort 13 minutes from time ensured the Blues left with a point. The result means Hull have now gone four league games without a win, their worst run of the season, and they remain just two points ahead of seventh-placed Wrexham with three games to play.
Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike had given the hosts hope of sealing a league double over Birmingham, but Iwata's equalizer means Chris Davies' side have avoided a fourth straight away defeat. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic admitted his side had not played their best game and that the result made things 'very tight' in the play-off chase.
Birmingham manager Chris Davies, meanwhile, felt his side had deserved a point and was encouraged by their performance, praising the commitment and resilience of his players.