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The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

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

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a sequence of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash provided a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.