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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected own goal.

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

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's confident penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.