As the train approached The Hawthorns, Saints supporter Holmes jumped on the seats and kicked out at a West Brom fan, who received a cut to the head in the fracas.
He came forward following a media appeal to trace those involved in the brawl and was subsequently charged with one count of affray.
Pleading guilty at an earlier hearing, on Tuesday (22/08) Holmes appeared before Wolverhampton Crown Court for sentencing where he was handed a three-year football banning order.
He was also given an eight-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work and given a curfew.
Detective Constable Tim Friend, said: “As the CCTV images show, Holmes’ aggressive and violent behaviour that day was completely unacceptable.
“The malevolence on his face throughout the incident is very disturbing and he shows no regard for other passengers as he clambers over seats to kick out at rival fans.
“The vast majority of football fans are well-behaved but sadly, there is a very small minority – like Holmes – who are intent on causing trouble.
“We are committed to protecting the travelling public from this kind of mindless hooliganism and we are satisfied our application for a banning order against him has been granted.
“Holmes is now unable to go and watch his team – or any other – for the foreseeable future and, as the new football season gets underway, we hope this case serves as a timely reminder to other troublemakers about the potential consequences of their actions.”
Another man, Christopher Stevens, aged 52, from Southampton, has also been charged with affray in connection with the incident and is currently awaiting trial.
