Burton 3-0 Stevenage

John Brayford's brace helped third-placed Burton to a comfortable win over promotion rivals Stevenage.

Daryl Clare had a first-half goal ruled out for a foul but after the break, Brayford headed Burton in front after keeper Clark Masters fumbled the ball.

Clare converted a penalty after he tangled with Ashley Westwood before Brayford poached his second late on after Clare's shot came off the post.

Defeat means Stevenage stay sixth, ahead of Exeter on goal difference.

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Burton Albion: Poole, Brayford, James, Webster, Hurst, Corbett, McGrath, Simpson, Gilroy (Goodfellow 84), Williams (Harrad 61), Clare (Stride 86).
Subs Not Used: Deeney, Greaves.

Booked: Simpson, Webster.

Goals: Brayford 58, Clare 77 pen, Brayford 81.

Stevenage: Masters, Henry, Smith, Westwood (Wilson 82), Laird, Grant (Berry 82), Martin, Mitchell, Cole, Willock (McMahon 81), Morison.
Subs Not Used: Russell, Rankin.

Booked: Mitchell, Westwood.

Att: 2,160

Ref: C Pawson (Sheffield).