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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable rise through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

The players certainly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a memorable comeback win that underscores their never-say-die attitude.