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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range header appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

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

Josh Windass' composed penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a header hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter provided a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the divisions has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.