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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

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

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.

Key Moments from the Match

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

This latest clash delivered another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.