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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts 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 the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place 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 equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.