Ipswich Town drew 1-1 with Birmingham City in a tense Championship opener. Birmingham initially took the lead with a goal from Jay Stansfield early in the second half. A controversial handball by Lyndon Dykes allowed George Hirst to equalize with a penalty in stoppage time. Birmingham had a goal disallowed in the first half and reclaimed control with Stansfield's rebound goal. Despite late drama, neither team secured victory, finishing the match even.
Birmingham appeared set for the perfect start upon their return to the second tier after Jay Stansfield had given them the lead 10 minutes after half-time.
As the game ticked into stoppage time, Lyndon Dykes was penalised for a harsh handball inside the area, with Hirst confidently dispatching the resulting spot-kick.
Birmingham's dominance was rewarded in the 55th minute when Kyogo's effort struck the post, with Stansfield on hand to smash the rebound into the roof of the net.
That decision saw tempers flare during the final minutes of second-half stoppage time, with neither side able to find a winner to get their season off to a triumphant start.
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