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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range header seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' confident penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

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

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

The players certainly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.