Greg Pearson marked his competitive debut by notching the goal that gave Burton a win at Salisbury.

Pearson finished from close range after just two minutes after Matt Bailey had flicked on John McGrath's corner.

Last season's play-off semi-finalists threatened to extend their lead but Jody Banim fired over after being set up by McGrath.

Keeper Kevin Poole preserved Burton's win, saving twice as Matt Tubbs tried his luck from outside the box.

Salisbury: Bittner, Bass, Cook, Bond, Robinson, Bartlett (Matthews 61), Darrell Clarke (Herring 78), Turk, Feeney, Tubbs, Sandell.
Subs Not Used: Widdrington, Davies, Dutton.

Burton: Poole, Brayford, James, Austin, Webster, Corbett, McGrath, Holmes, Bailey, Pearson (Stride 86), Banim (Harrad 71).
Subs Not Used: Deeney, Gilroy, Goodfellow.

Booked: Webster, Bailey, Austin.

Goals: Pearson 2.

Att: 1,122

Referee: S Creighton (Reading)