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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier contest.

The forward's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before 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 half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Match

• The home team were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

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

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable rise 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 following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

His team certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.