Evans bundled the ball home in the 72nd minute, the Cottagers having taken the lead after quarter of an hour through Tim Ream.
North End grew into the game as the first half went on and bossed the second half, with little seen of the division's leading scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic who was kept in check by Liam Lindsay.
Here are the PNE player ratings, with strong performances from Lindsay, Evans and Ali McCann.
Here are the PNE player ratings, with strong performances from Lindsay, Evans and Ali McCann.
5. Tom Barkhuizen 6
His day was ended early in the second half by Robinson’s rash tackle on him. Had started to come into the game after a slow start. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport
6. Ali McCann 8
Energetic in midfield, McCann was in double figures in terms of tackles made and he kept PNE on the front foot in the second half. Photo: Press Association
7. Alan Browne 7
Full of running throughout, Browne stayed a little deeper than of late as PNE went with a flat three in midfield. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport
8. Ben Whiteman 7
His usual steady self in midfield and had more often than not found his man with passes. Set up the equaliser with a corner. Photo: Camerasport