Burnley are leading Bristol City 2-0 at Ashton Gate following headed goals from defenders Ben Mee and Michael Keane.
Bristol enjoyed much of the possession in the early stages, but were unable to get a shot on target early on as half chances from Korey Smith and Aaron Wilbraham were blocked.
Meanwhile, Burnley's Sam Vokes seemed lively but was could not connect properly with an audacious volley attempt.
The home side continued their offensive stance, however, and Jonathan Kodjia was unlucky to see his shot blocked after racing through the Burnley defence.
It was the visitors who broke the deadlock, though, when Mee met the corner of David Jones to head Burnley into the lead against the run of play.
Bristol pushed for an equaliser ahead of half time, with Kodjia forcing keeper Tom Heaton into a save with a stinging shot.
Burnley then went 2-0 up with five minutes to go before the break as former Manchester United defender Keane powered another header into the back of Ben Hamer's net.
Miles Jolliffe
