A Greg Cunningham own goal have the Latics the lead in the first half but an improved display in the second half, and goals from Daniel Johnson from the spot and Tom Cannon, gave Ryan Lowe’s side the win.
The points took North End into the top half, into 12th place, and this is how we rated the players on the day...
5. Greg Cunningham - 6
The Irishman just never lets PNE down. Didn't have loads to do but you can always rely him to give everything and help set the tone from the back. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
6. Brad Potts - 6
A lot of PNE's play went down the left side but Potts did well to keep an eye on James McLean who wanted to come down Wigan's left. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
7. Ryan Ledson - 6
Didn't get on the ball as much as maybe Ben Whiteman usually does, nor was he into tackles in the way we've seen of him in the past. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
8. Alan Browne - 7
When PNE need fight their captain is someone they can turn to for exactly that. Came into the game more in the second half and gets an assist for the winner. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley