WATCH: Footie yob punches rival fan pitchside as QPR and Birmingham battle in fiery match

SHOCKING footage has emerged of a footie yob knocking out a rival fan in a fight at a QPR-Birmingham match.

The QPR fan was punched in the head after racing over to confront the supporter during the Championship clash at Loftus Road on Saturday.

A left hook was thrown by the Birmingham supporter after he jumped onto the pitch in front of the away end.

The two fans were later dragged away by a steward.

Three people were arrested during the west London side’s 2-0 victory.

Two police officers were injured in the violence with colleagues having to use batons to restore order.

A Hoops fan suffered a broken nose during the match.

   VIOLENT: A Birmingham fan punches a QPR fans after both ran onto the 

    pitch

   FIGHT: The two fans were later dragged away by a steward

A number of supporters also sustained injuries and were treated by police medics.

An investigation has been launched by both clubs into allegations a coin was thrown at QPR players as they celebrated Junior Hoilett’s first-half penalty.

“From around 14:30hrs on Saturday February 27 a large number of Birmingham supporters caused a disturbance in Ellerslie Road near to Loftus Road Stadium,” a Met Police statement read.

“Cordons were put in place to assist police officers in ensuring public safety.

   CLASH: The match was marred by violence inside and outside the ground

“We are not aware of anybody receiving hospital treatment.

“There was further disorder inside the stadium, including missiles being thrown from the away stand towards home supporters.

“Shortly after the match, a home supporter was assaulted in Ellerslie Road.

“The victim was treated by London Ambulance Service for a broken nose. There has been no arrest in relation to this incident.”