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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter provided 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 Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient character.