Gillingham 4 Carlisle United 1: League 2 match report from Priestfield Stadium - Tim Dieng, Jacob Wakeling, Jack Nolan and Jonny Williams on target

It took Gillingham just over two minutes to score on Saturday as they opened their League 2 season with a big win.

Tim Dieng gave new boss Mark Bonner and the Gills a dream start against Carlisle and a goal early in the second half from Jacob Wakeling doubled their advantage.

Carlisle got one back through Jon Mellish but a trademark finish from winger Jack Nolan and a long-range effort from Jonny Williams completed a super start to the League 2 season.

Gillingham had struggled for goals in recent seasons so it was a joy to see them score so early this time around and end the afternoon with a 4-1 victory, Nolan’s goal and Williams finish a real treat for the Priestfield fans.

Midfielder Armani Little was fit to start on Saturday as Gillingham kicked off their new season at home to Carlisle.

Gills were led out by Max Ehmer - captaining the team once again, now under new boss Bonner.

The Gills were turned around for the match, attacking the Rainham End first, and they gave the packed home end something to cheer early on, with a third-minute goal.

There was two minutes 23 seconds on the clock when Dieng stroked the ball home to get the season off to a great start after Aaron Rowe’s initial effort had been blocked.

Jack Nolan’s cross had set up the chance, visiting keeper Harry Lewis unable to hold on under pressure from Conor Masterson.

Dieng had started the new season as he ended the last. He finished the previous campaign with a goal in each of the final two games.

Gillingham had the lead but struggled to build on it. Carlisle responded and as the half wore on looked more and more likely to score.

Aaron Hayden volleyed over at the back post and Archie Davies headed wide from the same place. Mellish drove a powerful effort