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Kieffer Moore scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

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

The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

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

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, 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 Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players certainly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.