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:
9. Luca Koleosho - 8/10
Got off the mark for the season with a smart low finish at the back post. Often double marked but always a threat with his pace. Photo: Matt McNulty
10. Lyle Foster - 7/10
Another real unselfish shift from the striker. Involved in the build-up for Brownhill’s third with a clever lay off. Photo: Matt McNulty
11. Jay Rodriguez - 7/10
Applied pressure on the defender and goalkeeper for the freak own goal and did superbly down the right flank to help create Burnley’s second. Photo: Matt McNulty
12. SUB: Johann Berg Gudmundsson - 7/10
For Vitinho, 74Got in on the act with an emphatic finish from the edge of the box for Burnley’s fifth during the final minutes. Photo: Matt McNulty