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.
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