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Kieffer Moore scored twice 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 Championship contest.

The forward's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal 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' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric ascent 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 poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.