Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as The Red Dragons Edge The Blades in Goal-Filled Spectacle

Kieffer Moore scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.

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

A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

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

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital save to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team certainly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient attitude.