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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal 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 an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless chapter in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham'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 following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient character.