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Arsenal's under-18s, managed by ex-player Jack Wilshere, forced to postpone league fixture after their team coach went to Bournemouth, not Brighton

Arsenal's under-18s, managed by former Premier League player Jack Wilshere, were forced to postpone their away game at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, after their team coach went to Bournemouth instead.

Bournemouth is 95 miles away from Brighton, with over two hours drive required to get between the two locations.

Once the error was spotted, the 12pm kick-off at the AMEX Football Centre was initially delayed for half an hour, before the Under-18s Premier League South fixture was postponed entirely.

Arsenal did not respond to a request for comment on the incident, although it was widely reported on social media.