The Spanish wing-back started the clash with the Tangerines and played 83 minutes before being replaced by fellow United Academy graduate Robbie Brady, but the hosts were cruising to victory by that point with a three-goal lead.
Fernandez recorded an assist before he was substituted, setting up Tom Cannon in the 51st minute for PNE’s third of the game after Brad Potts and Ben Whiteman had put the hosts two goals up in the first half.
Blackpool grabbed a late consolation through Jerry Yates, but it was the hosts who ran out winners, moving up to 10th in the process.