Hasselbaink staying positive

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink refused to be too downhearted despite table-topping Burton slipping to a 1-0 defeat to Accrington.

The Brewers last lost in November but Josh Windass's 23rd-minute goal was the difference between the sides. Burton mustered little in attack but stay top of the league, although the gap remains three points. "I was disappointed with the first half and their goal was a surprise," said Hasselbaink. "But we took the game to them in the second half but our final decision was not right. We took an extra touch when we didn't need to or when we did have a clean shot and it was blocked. "It just wasn't meant to be and you have games like that. We don't get too crazy when we win or too crazy when we lose. "I love the players to bits, I can't fault them as they have been amazing and you have just got to stay level headed. "We have got to go again and get back to winning games and forget this game as these happen. It wasn't expected but, it sounds wrong, but it can be a good thing as it makes you appreciate your wins more." Stanley boss John Coleman was delighted as his side have now gone four games unbeaten. "I am really pleased especially with the effort we put in, we threw our bodies in front of shots and we have defended as an 11 and earned the clean sheet," he said. "We played some good football in the first half and then we had to defend after the break as Burton pushed us back. "I was delighted for Josh (Windass) as it was a great finish and it was something we have encouraged him to do. We have worked on it in training and it's always nice when it comes off. "It was an all-round solid performance against one of the best, if not the best, team in the league." Windass, son of Hull legend Dean, was Stanley's dangerman from the off, trying a chip from distance on 20 minutes and it did fly over keeper Jon McLaughlin but was also wide of the goal. However he made his next chance count when Burton lost the ball and Terry Gornell's knockdown was rifled home by Windass from 25 yards in the 23rd minute. Midfielder Windass came close to doubling his lead moments later with a fierce free-kick which McLaughlin had to tip over the crossbar. Burton had barely tested Stanley keeper Scott Davies and Hasselbaink brought on three substitutes in quick succession in the second half as they looked for the equaliser. They then found their attacking flair with their best chance falling to a former Accrington player Phil Edwards who was unmarked 12 minutes from time but somehow guided his header over the bar.