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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half 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 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on sealed the win, ending a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

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

With the support of high-profile investors, 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 poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.