Cody McDonald takes on the Port Vale defence

Gills celebrate a goal in an exciting 3-2 win over Port Vale last season Picture: Barry Goodwin

Bayo Akinfenwa celebrates scoring the second Gillingham goal with team-mates

Cody McDonald beats Port Vale keeper Chris Neal to score the third Gillingham goal

Port Vale's Chris Robertson wins the header from a corner

Joe Pigott clears from behind the line and Port Vale are awarded their first goal at Priestfield. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Elliott Hewitt closes down former Gills player Gavin Tomlin. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Bradley Dack was involved in all three Gillingham goals against Port Vale. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Adam Barrett slides in to stop a Port Vale attack

New loan signing Joe Pigott plays the ball forward