SUPPORTERS faced lengthy queues at Vitality Stadium last night forcing some to miss the start of the game.

Tickets for the third round Carabao Cup tie against Brighton sold out and supporters were advised to arrive early due to crowd numbers and heightened security checks.

In scenes similar to those experienced by fans at last season's League Cup game against Preston at the same stage of the competition, long queues stretched round the sides of some of the stadium long after the 7.45pm kick off took place.

Some Cherries supporters stuck in queues outside Vitality Stadium posted their frustrations on social media.

The club released a statement citing the increased security measures as the cause of the delays.

The statement says: "AFC Bournemouth are aware of delays incurred by supporters entering Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night, and thank them for their patience.

"Following recent incidents across the country, the club have been working closely with police and counter terrorism officers, who advised an increase in security searches, which ultimately had a knock-on effect.

"While the club are continuing to explore ways to reduce queuing time, it would greatly assist if fans could arrive at Vitality Stadium as early as possible on a home matchday."