Harry Smith scored twice, one in either half, before Chris Lines put the seal on an excellent performance with a fine late third. Here are our player ratings...
1. Jonathan Mitchell
Will be so frustrated not to have kept a clean sheet because he and the defence deserved one. Burton managed just two shots on target, one of which was the stoppage-time penalty. Handled securely under crosses... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Cian Bolger
Dominated aerially and defended his channel well, preventing Burton from getting into dangerous positions. In his element in the final 15 minutes when heading and clearing away balls into his box... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Fraser Horsfall
The unnecessary late penalty, which enraged his manager, was the only blot on his copybook. Akins is a dangerous opponent but he marshalled him well as Burton's main man didn't really have a chance from open play... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Alan Sheehan
His experience, leadership and game awareness was on show at the Pirelli in a strong defensive display. Teamed up well with Marshall to limit Burton on that side and no Town player had more touches or made more passes... 8 Photo: Pete Norton