Nick Powell headed the Potters in front in the sixth minute, before Ben Whiteman's 38th minute free-kick levelled matters up.
It was Stoke who had the better of the game and the better chances, so this wasn't a draw which North End turned their nose up at.
Here are the PNE player ratings, with goalkeeper Daniel Iversen getting star billing.
1. Daniel Iversen 8
PNE's starman.The keeper made saves from Smith, Powell and Tymon over the course of the game, the one-on-one with Powell the pick of the bunch. Photo: Camerasport
2. Jordan Storey 7
Another solid from the centre-half who played following intensive treatment on a back injury. Had a busy night with PNE on the back foot. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport
3. Patrick Bauer 7
Steady display at the back from the German defender, got a couple of good blocks in and cleared his lines. Photo: Camerasport
4. Greg Cunningham 6
Drafted into the side on the left side of the back three. Lost track of Powell for Stoke's goal but settled into the role after that, Photo: Press Association