A 57th minute penalty from Michael McLellan was the difference between the two sides at Springfields this afternoon.
PNE now move upto fourth position, Rochdale are the new leaders on goal difference after they beat Blackpool 9-0 yesterday.
1.Rochdale Pld 21 Pts 43
2. Burnley Pld 22 Pts 43
3. Port Vale Pld 21 Pts 42
4. Preston Pld 20 Pts 38