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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' composed spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a sequence of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash delivered a further epic, breathless chapter in their recent history.

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.