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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the divisions has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

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

The players certainly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous comeback win that highlights their resilient attitude.