It was an electrifying scene as fans welcomed girl group Little Mix at Sydney airport on Friday.

However, onlookers got a little more then they bargained for as The X Factor UK winners shared a flight with the Brisbane Lions AFL squad.

But as the pop band posed for photos with fans, the Australian footy stars made a quick and unassuming exit - but one player was spotted bumping into singer Perrie Edwards.

When stars collide: Fans got a little more then they bargained for as British girl band Little Mix arrived at Sydney airport having shared a flight with the Brisbane Lions AFL squad

Oh, dear! As Perrie Edwards and her band mates posed for photos with fans, the Lions stars made a quick and unassuming exit - but one player, believed to be rookie Jackson Paine, accidentally bumped into the blonde

Most of the Lions made a beeline past the waiting fans and paparazzi, but notably this player seemed to enjoy his time in the celebrity spotlight.

With his iPhone handy, the plucky AFL star - believed to be rookie Jackson Paine - filmed the airport scene unfolding as he walked through the gate.

But at one point he appeared so distracted by his phone, he didn't see the starlet in front of him and his shoulder into the Black Magic singer as he tried to make his way around her at the last minute.

Clearly a little surprised, Perrie jumped back while giving her hair a flirty flick, before returning to her duties signing autographs and taking snaps.

Having a good time: Most of the Lions made a beeline past the waiting fans and paparazzi, but notably this player seemed to enjoy his time in the celebrity spotlight

Whoops! While she certainly enjoyed her meet and greet with fans, single Perrie looked briefly flustered as the tall and handsome football star brushed past, as he filmed the airport scene unfolding

Sorry! Clearly a little surprised, Perrie jumped back while giving her hair a flirty flick, before returning to her duties signing autographs and taking snaps

Looking good, Perrie! With her blonde hair styled straight and loose, the 22-year-old concealed her gaze behind a pair of dark sunglasses as she smiled for the cameras

Here comes another one! Zayn Malik's ex-fiancée Perrie looked effortlessly stylish for the flight in a Vans crop top, a black hoodie and tight-fitting jeans

While she certainly enjoyed her meet and greet with fans, single Perrie looked briefly flustered as the tall and handsome football star brushed past.

Zayn Malik's ex-fiancée Perrie looked effortlessly stylish for her flight in a Vans crop top, a black hoodie and tight-fitting jeans.

With her blonde hair styled straight and loose, the 22-year-old concealed her gaze behind a pair of dark sunglasses as she smiled for the cameras.

Meanwhile: The other Little Mix band members, including Jesy Nelson (centre), Leigh-Anne Pinnock (far right) and Jade Thirlwall (right, behind Jesy) were also spotted

High fliers: Jesy, 24, (left) wore a green print dress and accessorised with several bracelets and a studded leather handbag, while Jade (right) looked sexy in workout chic

Runway ready or ready for a run? The 23-year-old flaunted her curves in figure-hugging black and white leggings and a busty crop top

Meanwhile, the other Little Mix band members, including Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall were also spotted.

Jade, 23, opted for workout chic, flaunting her curves in figure-hugging black and white leggings and a crop top.

And 24-year-old Leigh-Anne looked simply radiant in a plunging orange singlet while she put on a delightfully leggy display in a pair of high-waisted shorts.

Finally, Jesy, also 24, concealed her curves behind a green print dress and accessorised with several bracelets and a studded leather handbag.

Little Mix are currently Down Under for an Australian concert tour.

Radiant: Leigh-Anne looked simply radiant in a plunging orange singlet while she put on a delightfully leggy display in a pair of high-waisted shorts