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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range header appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash delivered a further epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

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