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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Fixture

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

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

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.