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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

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 certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.