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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

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

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a header hooked away before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

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

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.