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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 Championship contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line 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 finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered another epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

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

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.