They made it seven in midweek as they beat Roterham United but made three changes going into the game in Yorkshire.
Middlesbrough are a much different test for PNE, at the other end of the Championship table, and the Lilywhites will have to get a result without a few regulars.
One notable absence is Emil Riis who suffered a season ending ACL injury at the turn of the year, the Dane a summer transfer target when Chris Wilder was Boro boss.
Ali McCann is also a long term absentee, with Liam Lindsay also unlikely to make the game due to a hamstring injury. Although Ched Evans came off injured in the last game, he could well be fit to play at the weekend.
One notable absence is Emil Riis who suffered a season ending ACL injury at the turn of the year, the Dane a summer transfer target when Chris Wilder was Boro boss.