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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

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

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

Coming into this fixture on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

The players certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.