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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
• Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

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

This latest clash 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 Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, the boss had demanded a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team certainly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.