Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as The Red Dragons Outlast The Blades in Eight-Goal Spectacle

Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham produced a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford 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 headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the divisions has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

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.

The players certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.