Tom Barkhuizen saw red after 22 minutes after a promising start from PNE but Stoke made their advantage pay. Here are the player ratings from the game...
5. Tom Barkhuizen - 6
Looked bright and sharp in his 20 minutes on the pitch and was very unfortunate to be sent off, slipping as he went into the tackle on Fox. Started at wing back and looked lively.
6. Alan Browne - 6
Started the game in midfield and contributed to the bright start but then filled in at right wing back before switching back into the midfield. Did what he could throughout.
7. Ryan Ledson - 6
A bit of a drop off from his recent form, couldn't control possession as much as he has recently and a few stray passes thrown in too. Cannot fault his effort.
8. Ben Pearson - 7
Put in a lot of work in the midfield and looked good on the ball and off it. Had been overshadowed by Ledson of late but back on top against Stoke.