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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's composed penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital save to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

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

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient character.