PNE took a 4-1 lead after the first half with goals from Luke Clark, Michael McLellan, Brandon Ziboka and Michael El-Haratti.
A further four goals were scored in the second half with McLellan and Ziboka scoring their second, Ziboka's sixth goal in two matches.
Table
1.Rochdale Pld 23 Pts 49 GD +34
2.Preston Pld 23 Pts 47 GD +29
3.Burnley Pld 23 Pts 46 GD +24
Final matches
Stockport v PNE
Tranmere v Rochdale