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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Match

• Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable rise through the divisions 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 winless run, the boss had demanded a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.