Birmingham City FC 1, Hull City AFC 1

KINGSTON UPON HULL, England (Interstat) — Hull City and Birmingham City FC opened their Championship campaigns with a 1-1 draw that was both statistically predictable and dramatically charged at MKM Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The match, which saw both clubs begin their league seasons with a point, played out in a manner that defied pregame projections of a home victory. Interstat’s ELO system had given Hull City a 77.20 percent probability to win, yet the visiting Blues demonstrated resilience to secure a share of the spoils in a contest that grew increasingly fractious as the final whistle approached.… Read more...