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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.