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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.

The midfielder's confident penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Match

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their resilient attitude.