PNE goals came from Michael McLellan in the first half and from William Hayhurst and Scott Leather in the second half.
Table:
1. Port Vale Pld 19 Pts 38
2. Rochdale Pld 18 Pts 37
3. Burnley Pld 19 Pts 37
4. Preston Pld 18 Pts 32
Youths: PNE 3 Port Vale 0