Cameron Archer scored the only goal of the game in the first half as PNE had the better of the contest.
Here’s how we rated the Lilywhite heroes on the night.
5. Andrew Hughes - 8
Continued his fine form and kept the visitors' dangerman Josh Bowler quiet all game. Their tricky forward players could do nothing on the night. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
6. Brad Potts - 8
Another strong performance at right wing back and against his former side too. Showed his passion for PNE towards the end celebrating as he kept the ball in the corner and urged the fans on. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
7. Ben Whiteman - 9
Excellent in tidying up in the midfield and his ball retention and rotation is excellent. Such an important cog at the heart of the North End team. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
8. Alan Browne - 9
A night the captain deserves, gave it absolutely everything but kept his head at the same time. Covered every blade of grass and this win will mean as much to him as any in his career. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd