Blackpool opened the scoring through Jerry Yates before Ben Whiteman equalised with a penalty. The home side again took the lead in the second half as Charlie Patino found the net from distance, with Yates doubling his tally and extending the hosts’ lead to 3-1. An own goal from Callum Connolly gave PNE a sliver of hope before CJ Hamilton scored on the break as Freddie Woodman had come forward for a corner.
Here’s how we rated the players on the day...
13. Sean Maguire - 6
Showed a bit of something when he linked up with Alan Browne, though his return ball to the midfielder was behind him, but couldn't really get into the game. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
14. Didn't really make an impact after coming on as the game opened up and went end to end, generally bypassing the midfield.
Didn't really make an impact after coming on as the game opened up and went end to end, generally bypassing the midfield. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
15. Alan Browne - 6
Looked to have the bit between his teeth when he came on late into the game, dribbled past a couple of Blackpool defenders trying to make things happen but was all too little too late. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
16. Ched Evans - 6
Played his part in the third goal as his header was deflected in by Callum Connolly but didn't get in the game too much otherwise. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth