Burgess made his entrance midway through the half but was unable to mark his return with a goal. The only other strike of the match was Liam King's consolation header in the closing stages.
The reserves go to Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow, with Burgess expected to be involved again.
City line-up: Richmond; Wiseman, Hotte, Byron, Matthews; Donaldson, Fry, Allanson, Benson (Anderson); Wilbraham (Burgess), Walters (Wilkinson).
Un-used subs: Cattermole, McGarry.