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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

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

Josh Windass' confident penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.