Ashley Barnes was at the double as Scott Parker’s side put their Championship opponents to the sword to claim their first win since October.
Loum Tchaouna, Jaidon Anthony and Jaydon Banel also got in on the act during their one-sided 5-1 win.
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Josh Coburn grabbed a late consolation for Alex Neil’s side, put that failed to take any gloss of what was a dominant display from the Clarets.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
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1. Max Weiss - 7/10
Pulled off an excellent save to claw Jake Cooper’s header away from the top corner, but will be frustrated not to keep a clean sheet. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
2. Oliver Sonne - 7/10
Looked comfortable throughout. Decisive in the tackle and never looked particularly troubled. Picked up a needless booking though. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Hjalmar Ekdal - 7/10
Produced some fully committed challenges and created Burnley’s second goal with his darting run into the box. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
4. Maxime Esteve - 7/10
Cruised through the game, never looking in trouble. Wearing the captain’s armband also seemed to elevate his game. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard