A Watford supporter is in a critical condition after being attacked in the street following Saturday 's match at Wolves . West Midlands Police said the 44-year-old travelling fan was on his way from Molineux to Wolverhampton train station when he was assaulted and suffered a serious head injury . The incident followed a 2-2 draw between the teams in the Sky Bet Championship . Wolves have expressed their 'disgust ' and along with Watford have expressed concern for the injured man . Jez Moxey , the Wolves chief executive , has condemned the news of the Watford fan being attacked . Troy Deeney ( left ) stretches out top convert the equaliser for Watford who took a point in a 2-2 draw . Deeney celebrates as his goal prevented rivals Wolves from taking all three points in the promotion race . In a statement released on Sunday , West Midlands Police said : 'Detectives have launched an investigation after a Hertfordshire man received life-threatening injuries in an unprovoked assault in Wolverhampton yesterday . 'The 44-year-old was with a group of friends making their way to the train station to return home to Hemel Hempstead just after 5pm when they were attacked in Littles Lane . ' Detective Sergeant Adam Keen said : 'The group of friends were completely outnumbered and the victim suffered a severe head injury which has left him in a critical condition in hospital . 'His family have been informed and we are in the process of taking statements from witnesses and locating any CCTV which might have captured those responsible for the attack . ' I would urge anyone with information which will help our investigation to contact me as soon as possible on 101 . ' Police also urged anyone wishing to offer information anonymously to call the Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555 111 . Watford expressed shock over the incident , saying on the club 's website : 'The thoughts of everyone associated with Watford FC are with a Hornets ' supporter - at yesterday 's game - who is now critically ill after an unprovoked post-match attack . ' Kevin McDonald ( left ) of Wolves shields the ball away from Gianni Munari ( right ) of Watford . Jake Price ( left ) of Wolves plays a pass as Watford midfield player Ben Watson attempts to close him down . Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said : 'We are deeply saddened to hear of this incident and our thoughts go out to the supporter concerned and his family . 'As a club we deplore any violence in or around football matches , and we will work closely with the relevant authorities to help bring the perpetrator , or perpetrators , to justice . 'All right-minded football supporters will share in our disgust at this violent incident , and I would implore anyone with any information to contact the police . ' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
West Midlands Police said 44-year-old man suffered a serious head injury . He was taken to hospital in Birmingham and later died from his injuries.