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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's header early in the second half made it all square, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

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

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless installment 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 in 43 years.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

The players certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.