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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Match

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began 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 equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter delivered another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

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

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

His team undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a memorable comeback win that underscores their never-say-die character.