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

The forward's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod 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 Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half 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 confident penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought 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, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.