Birmingham City's first game back in the EFL Championship ended in a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, but the match was marred by an altercation between a fan and a player. The incident occurred late in the game, after Ipswich Town's George Hirst equalized from the penalty spot in added time. Birmingham City had taken the lead in the 55th minute, when star striker Jay Stansfield fired into an open net. The decision to award the late penalty kick was a contentious one, and tensions boiled over during Ipswich Town's celebrations. Players from both teams pushed and grabbed hold of each other, and a fan jumped over the barriers toward the players, appearing to make contact with Ipswich Town's Jack Taylor. The fan was then pulled away from the crowd of players by stadium security. Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna said he was aware of the incident, but did not want to comment further. The English Football Association and West Midlands Police are investigating the incident. Birmingham City's return to the Championship was highly anticipated, with the club looking to make a strong impression after their promotion. The team's performance was solid, but the altercation between the fan and player overshadowed the result. The incident is a concern for the club, and they will be working with the authorities to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. Birmingham City's next game is against another tough opponent, and they will be looking to bounce back from this draw. The club's fans will be hoping for a better result, and a more peaceful match. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is unclear what action will be taken against the fan or the club. Birmingham City's management will be looking into the incident, and taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future.