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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, 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 handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the previous game.
• 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 attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

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

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

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.