Brad Potts opened the scoring with a powerful strike before Ben Whiteman made it two with a bending free kick before half time. Tom Cannon made it three for PNE as they coasted to their win, with Jerry Yates turning home a late consolation.
The win saw Preston go within five points of the play-off places, with Millwall and Blackburn Rovers – both five points ahead of them in fifth and sixth – still to come this season.
Here’s how we rated the PNE players on the day...
13. Liam Delap - 6
Looked a threat on the break when he came on and probably deserves a bit more game time. Could have and should have made it four but will be rusty. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
14. Ryan Ledson - 7
Picked up some good positions defensively to get onto some loose balls and clear them away, which was needed at the time as Blackpool hoped to find a way back in. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
15. Robbie Brady - 6
Came on to help shore things up for PNE and did his job, putting himself about, was beaten on the outside for Blackpool's goal. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
16. Josh Onomah - 6
Looked like he was much more up to the pace of things with a late cameo. Hopefully more to come from him. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley