Here we look back in photos at the derby victory, goals from Greg Cunningham and Liam Lindsay giving them the three points.
1. In you go!
Greg Cunningham fires PNE ahead against Blackburn Photo: Camerasport
2. Challenge in the middle
PNE's Ryan Ledson challenges Blackburn midfielder Lewis Travis Photo: Camerasport
3. Man of the match
Ched Evans gets a pat on the back from Alex Neil after being substituted late in the game Photo: Camerasport
4. Late tango in Blackburn
North End substitute Emil Riis tussles for the ball against Blackburn Photo: Camerasport