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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.

The forward's excellent volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' composed penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

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

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

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

His team undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.