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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.