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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship encounter.

The forward's excellent volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected 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 reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

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

The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Match

• Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

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