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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

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

Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

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

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.