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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham produced a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman'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 late on sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered another epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

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

The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.