Zian Flemming scored three and Charlie Cresswell added a fourth after an own goal and Ched Evans scoring his third in two games had overturned a two-goal deficit for Ryan Lowe’s side.
In the end, PNE slumped to defeat and this is how we rated the players on the day...
9. Robbie Brady - 7
Like Browne, he was a player in the North End side that looked like making things happen. He looked positive on the ball and showed his experience as a top player. PNE suffered when he was withdrawn, at the same time as Browne. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
10. Emil Riis - 5
Just not in the game much at all. Made the right choice when cut inside and laid the ball into Evans' path - which he sometimes doesn't - but then reverted to type late on shooting from an impossible angle with suitors square in the box. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
11. Ched Evans - 8
An excellent performance by a man that looks inspired at the moment. A real handful all game, got his goal and his only criticism is that he should have had more. Spurned enough chances on the day for a hat-trick of his own. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
12. Alvaro Fernandez - 6
Couldn't get to the speed of the game having been out of things for the last few games. One pass in particular picked out absolutely no one and fired across the pitch for a throw in, which about summed things up. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley