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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, until the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny Ollie Arblaster 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 finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash provided another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's meteoric ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.