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The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

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

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

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

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's meteoric rise through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players certainly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.