A dramatic late equalizer by 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, but Iwata's stunning long-range strike 13 minutes from time denied them a vital three points. The result leaves Hull two points ahead of Wrexham in seventh place, with both teams having three games remaining.
Hull had taken the lead through Gelhardt's 24th-minute strike, but Birmingham's resilience paid off as they earned a point. The draw extends Hull's winless run to four league games, their worst sequence of the season. Despite dominating possession, Hull failed to capitalize on their chances, and Birmingham's equalizer sparked a late surge. Semi Ajayi spurned a chance to win it for Hull, and James Beadle made a fine save to deny Oli McBurnie in stoppage time.
The result leaves the play-off race wide open, with Hull, Wrexham, and Derby all vying for a top-six finish.