Victory saw them finish in 13th place – the same as last season – with 64 points which was three more than the 2020/21 campaign.
Alan Browne opened the scoring, with Emil Riis’ shot deflected in by Boro’s Dael Fry.
Riis scored twice in the second half, the first one a fine chip over the keeper from the edge of the box, the second a penalty after Paddy McNair had handled Cameron Archer’s shot on the line.
Here are the PNE player ratings from the game.
5. Ben Whiteman 8
Controlled the pace of North End's play from his sitting midfield role and screened the back three. His cross after a short corner led to the first goal. Whiteman almost found the net with a free-kick which the keeper saved. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Brad Potts 7
Got through plenty of running on the right-wing and got an assist for Alan Browne's opener. He was caught out for Boro's goal but that aside did fine. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
7. Alan Browne 8
The skipper scored PNE's opener, showing good technique to bring down a cross and hook home a shot. He drove North End forward and was more like the Browne of old. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Ali McCann 9
PNE's man of the match, with him all-action and all-energy as an attacking 'eight'. Stamped an authority on midfield to help North End boss the game and win their battles. Unlucky not to score in the first half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth