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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash provided another high-octane, dramatic installment 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 in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.