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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the FA Cup back in 2023, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.