Ched Evans was the hero on the night, his two goals proving to be the difference after Lucas Joao had initially levelled things up from the penalty spot.
The win sent PNE up to fifth in the table, dropping only one place after the rest of the division caught up with their games on Saturday, the first time in Ryan Lowe’s reign that the Lilywhites have been in the top six.
Here’s how we rated the players on the night…
9. Robbie Brady - 7
Showed good intensity and will be seen by many as unfortunate to concede the penalty, although he didn't complain much. His quality ball into the box broke the deadlock. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
10. Ched Evans - 8
A fantastic night for the Welshman and one he has waited a long time for. Two very well taken goals and two very different goals as well. A very good performance especially after his first goal. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
11. Emil Riis - 6
The Dane wasn't really able to get in the game much but it was his pressure on a short header back to the 'keeper than won PNE's corner, from which they ended up scoring. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
12. Ben Woodburn - 6
Will get an assist for laying the ball into the path of Evans before he took it into the box to score and was tidy enough on the ball otherwise. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton