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The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier contest.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

Josh Windass' confident penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter provided a further epic, breathless chapter 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 in 43 years.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.