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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

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.

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

Key Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

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

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the divisions has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.