SAINTS fans have been urged to print their tickets at home tonight to avoid pre-match queues.

The warning comes after chaotic scenes broke out at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth before the Cherries lost 2-3 in extra time to Preston North End.

Many supporters attempted to purchase tickets for the match on the night, sparking long queues alongside those who had pre-bought and were attempting to collect their tickets at the same time.

Scores of fans were left queuing outside the ground while the match continued and many took to social media to vent their frustrations at the "chaos".

Saints wrote on social media: "We'd strongly advise Saints FC fans purchasing tickets online to use the Print@Home option to avoid queues tonight."