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.
Read More... Here are the PNE player ratings, with goalkeeper Daniel Iversen getting star billing.
9. Daniel Johnson 6 Got more into the game in the second half, with him able to get on the ball higher up the pitch. Photo: Camerasport
10. Sean Maguire 6 Worked his socks off as usual but wasn't going to win much against Stoke's giant defender Harry Soutter. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport
11. Emil Riis 7 Had a poor first few minutes but got a lot better. Went close with a first-half shot and was full of running. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport
12. Alan Browne 6 PNE's first sub of the night as Frankie McAvoy tinkered with the system. Worked hard but a bit of momentum got lost with the change. Photo: Dave Howarth/Camerasport