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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome 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 header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

This latest clash provided another high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

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

Ahead of this fixture on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

The players certainly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.