A tight game came to life in the final 20 minutes or so, the Bluebirds on song and PNE unable to match them. This is how the North End players rated.
9. Daniel Johnson 7
Scored North End's goal, his 12th of the season.DJ was tidy with the ball in general playing higher up the pitch but PNE need more attacking threat around him Photo: Camerasport
10. Scott Sinclair 6
Forced the Cardiff keeper into a good save in the second half. North End need to bring him into the game more because he is a threat. Photo: Camerasport
11. Jayden Stockley 5
Worked hard but came up against a tough customer in Cardiff skipper Sean Morrison. Better service from the wings is needed to bring the best out of him. Photo: Freelance
12. Sean Maguire 6
Made more of an impact off the bench on Saturday than as a starter in general this season.Played a big part of the goal and set up Josh Harrop's late chance. Photo: Camerasport