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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

The forward's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

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

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error 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 Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.