Tino Anjorin, Ben Stevenson, Kusini Yengi, Abu Kamara and Ryley Towler were the scorers as the Blues defeated the League Two side in the EFL Trophy group stages.
Of those goals, four arrived in a stunning second-half showing from the League One leaders – and here are our Pompey player ratings...
13. Portsmouth defender Ryley Towler (4) during the EFL Trophy match between Portsmouth and Gillingham at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 10 October 2023.
Ryley Towler wins an aerial battle in Pompey's 5-1 victory over Gillingham in the EFL Trophy. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
14. Joe Morrell - 8
(Replaced Tino Anjorin on 46 minutes) Came on at half-time, with the Blues not wanting to over-exert Anjorin. Entrance coincided with that superb second-half display, providing a greater control to the midfield area as the hosts stepped up their game considerably. Photo: Jason Brown
15. Conor Shaughnessy - 7
(Replaced Kusini Yengi on 63 minutes) Entrance prompted the Blues to revert to a back three, with the Irishman dropping in the middle. Denied a goal when his stooping header from Sparkes’ corner was instead finished from close range by Towler. Photo: Jason Brown
