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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

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

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric 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 return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their never-say-die attitude.