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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Match

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

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

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team certainly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their resilient character.