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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

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

This latest clash provided a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric rise through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.