Tom Cannon and Ched Evans both scored second half goals to give Ryan Lowe’s side maximum points and extended their unbeaten run to five games.
Here’s how we rated the players on the day...
1. PNE players in the wall
The Preston North End wall does its job. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
2. GK: Freddie Woodman
The North End keeper has come in for a lot of praise recently after securing his 16th clean sheet of the season and rightly so, assuming his eye is alright he'll be starting. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. CB: Jordan Storey
Storey has been solid all season and there's no reason why he shouldn't be involved on Tuesday. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. CB: Bambo Diaby
Bambo Diaby is currently enjoying fine form at the heart of the North End defence and should be given the chance to continue his spell in the side. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth