Both sides were reduced to 10 men before the end of the first half, with Denis Odoi and Joe Rafferty getting straight reds after Sean Maguire had opened the scoring.
David Nugent got his first goal back at PNE in the second half and it proved to be the winner after Aleksandar Mitrovic saw his deflected effort hit the back of the net with just under 10 minutes to go.
9. Tom Barkhuizen - 6
Came on with 15 minutes to go for Nugent but didn't have much in the game. Played on the last man and provided an out ball to chase. Should have scored after Harrop rolled the ball into his path 12 yards out.
10. Josh Harrop - 6
Came on in a double change near the end of the game for Bodin, didn't have long enough to effect the game. Showed plenty of willing and energy and had an effort go just wide.