Pitch invader punches Villa's Grealish in derby win at Birmingham

Soccer Football - Championship - Birmingham City v Aston Villa - St Andrew's, Birmingham, Britain - March 10, 2019 A fan invades the pitch and attacks Aston Villa's Jack Grealish during the match Action Images/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was punched in the face by a pitch invader during their 1-0 victory at derby rivals Birmingham City in the English Championship (second tier) on Sunday.

The supporter ran on to the pitch at St Andrew's Stadium and made a beeline for Grealish, who did not see him coming, before landing a punch to the side of his face.