Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as The Red Dragons Outlast Sheffield United in Eight-Goal Thriller

Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, halting a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

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

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

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

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.

His team certainly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.