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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Turnaround

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

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.