Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring Wrexham's fourth goal against Sheffield United.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.
The forward'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 nod seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.
Dramatic Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.
Josh Windass' composed penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
- The visitors started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
- The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from a attempt.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
- The goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
This latest clash delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
Backed by high-profile investors, the club's meteoric ascent through the divisions has led them back to the Championship 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 characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.
His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.
