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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

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

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick late on sealed the win, ending a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

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

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.