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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range header appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second half brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.

Key Points from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

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

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

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

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a memorable comeback win that underscores their resilient character.