Connor Simpson's fine goalscoring form continues as two Preston North End loanees come up against each other
Another Lilywhites youngster, Michael Howard, came on as a late substitute for the visitors.
Simpson opened the scoring six minutes from time as he continues to make the most of his first team opportunities in non-league football.
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Hide AdThe 18-year-old’s only appearance for PNE since his January move from Hartlepool came as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa back in February.
Also on the loan front Ben Pringle started Grimsby’s 1-0 win over Crawley on Saturday, being replaced by former PNE favourite John Welsh late on.
Kevin O’Connor, in Crewe’s 3-2 win against Tranmere, and Mathew Hudson, for Bury in their 4-0 victory over Stevenage, were unused substitutes however elsewhere in League Two.
Up in Scotland, Andy Boyle is nearing a recovery from a knee injury after missing the last few games for Dundee who are currently bottom of the Scottish Premiership.