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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

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

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.