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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this fixture on the back of a winless run, the boss had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.