A freak own goal got them up and running despite a tough start, before further goals came in from Luca Koleosho, Josh Brownhill, Zeki Amdouni and Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
Despite the one-sided nature of the scoreline, the Clarets weren’t always at their fluent best and you sense there’s still a lot more to come from them.
Nevertheless, today’s results marks the perfect start to Scott Parker’s reign, with the Clarets sitting pretty at the top of the table.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
5. Lucas Pires - 7/10
No assists on this occasion but another positive outing from the Brazilian. Looks to be capable at both ends of the pitch. Photo: David Rogers
6. Josh Cullen - 7/10
A typical Josh Cullen performance, calm and collected and recycled the ball well. Outnumbered a little in the first half but got on with it. Photo: Matt McNulty
7. Josh Brownhill - 8/10
Made it two goals in as many games for Burnley’s third. A real danger playing in a more advanced role in the second half. Photo: Matt McNulty
8. Vitinho - 7/10
Built on his superb display at Luton with another impressive performance. Full of energy and provided the defence-splitting pass for the third. Photo: Matt McNulty