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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

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

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's meteoric rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

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