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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a deflected own goal.

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

Breathless Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial save to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

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

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric rise through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.