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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean started 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 equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a attempt.
• Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter provided a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team undoubtedly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient character.