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The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable 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 called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.