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Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring Wrexham's fourth goal against Sheffield United Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham came from behind to beat his former club Sheffield United in an eight-goal Championship thriller at the Stok Cae Ras. Patrick Bamford's volley put United ahead but Wrexham levelled two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal. Bamford's second goal and Callum O'Hare's header gave the visitors a 3-1 lead before Moore's header reduced the deficit. Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, before Moore put Wrexham ahead for the first time with Josh Windass' penalty sealing the win, ending five games without victory. Nathan Broadhead and Matty James came in for Wrexham, who were without Lewis O'Brien because of shoulder and knee injuries suffered in the loss at Swansea City, while captain James Mc Clean started a three-game ban following an off-the-ball incident in the same game. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a stoppage-time error which had gifted Swansea's winner in the Welsh derby. Sheffield United, whose boss Chris Wilder selected the same side which had beaten Birmingham City so comprehensively last Saturday at Bramall Lane, showed their intent early on with Sam Mc Callum's dangerous cross headed wide by Callum O'Hare. It was another cross, this time from Femi Seriki, which led to the opening goal as Bamford connected with the ball and his volley looped over Okonkwo and into the net. United's lead lasted barely two minutes as former Sheffield Wednesday forward Windass' shot, from George Thomason's cross, went in off Bindon for Wrexham's leveller. In what was a very open and frenetic game, the visitors regained their lead with only 15 minutes gone and once again it was Bamford scoring from a Seriki cross. Moore, who joined Wrexham from United in the summer, had a goalbound header nodded off the line by Ollie Arblaster before the visitors scored their third goal. Mc Callum's long throw-in was inadvertently flicked on by Moore towards the direction of O'Hare, who headed home from close range to extend his side's lead. Moore made amends when he reduced the deficit with a header from Thomason's corner. The final 15 minutes of the half did not produce any further goals, but there was no let-up in the pace of the game as Wrexham penalty appeals for handball were rejected, while at the other end Okonkwo denied Tahith Chong. Wrexham were level six minutes into the second half with Longman heading home from Thomason's cross. Windass' powerful shot soon after drew a good save from Michael Copper, with Broadhead putting the rebound wide. Broadhead set up his Wales international colleague Moore, who put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining. Okonkwo made a crucial save to deny Arblaster before Windass sealed the comeback with a penalty, sending Cooper the wrong way after Thomason had been felled by Bindon. Substitute Tyrese Campbell's volley hit the underside of the crossbar in stoppage time, the last act of an extraordinary game. A thriller was still in the balance until Sheffield United's Tyler Bindon (left) brought down George Thomason for Wrexham's decisive late penalty When Wrexham – then a National League side - hosted Sheffield United in an FA Cup fourth-round tie in January 2023, it produced a pulsating, incident-packed contest which ended in a 3-3 draw. Nearly three years on and the clubs locked horns once again – this time in the Championship – and Friday's meeting gave us another epic, breathless encounter. Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's three successive promotions ensured a return to English football's second tier for the first time in 43 years and Phil Parkinson's men have more than held their own so far this campaign. But they came into this Boxing Day game against the Blades at the Stok Cae Ras without a win in five games and with Parkinson calling on Wrexham to replicate the spirit of those FA Cup encounters against the Blades. They certainly did that in this post-Christmas feast, coming back from 3-1 down to win 5-3. Wrexham, under Parkinson, never know when they are beaten. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson: "Bravery and character comes in many forms. You need to show it when you're losing at home, coming on the back of a defeat last Friday and I think the lads showed that really well tonight. There were some really good performances from us. "Obviously, we're pleased. We didn't get too down after Swansea, which is hard not to when you lose a game like that. We're not going to get too high with tonight, but we're going to enjoy the moment as well because that was us in periods of the game, right at our best. "It reminded me a bit of the Coventry game, if you remember we were down in that. It was a similar feel to it, even though someone just asked me about how I did I feel when you're 3-1 down. If you're getting beaten and people aren't passing the ball properly or we're making poor decisions and not having a method to get back in it, you're frustrated, but that wasn't the case. " Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: "We knew that they'd come out and it was an energetic start from them - home crowd, Boxing Day and everything that goes with that. Quieting the crowd, which we did, in terms of getting the first goal and then getting a foothold in the game. "Their first goal, from our point of view, is a really poor one. We just have to defend the back stick better than what we did. And then the second goal, for me, has decided the journey of the game, in my opinion. "We never really dealt with their front three really, especially second half. We come away with a tough result and I've got to say, fully deserved by the opposition. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 26th December 2025 at 20: 04 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Phil Parkinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Phil Parkinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Wrexham have won both of their home league games against Sheffield United, scoring four goals each time. This is the first such meeting, however, since February 1983 (4-1). Sheffield United lost 1-0 at Swansea earlier this season, having won each of their previous five away league games against Welsh sides before this. Wrexham have won their last two Football League games on Boxing Day, last winning more consecutively between 1928 and 1932 (5). Sheffield United have won just one of their last five Boxing Day league games (D1 L3), with this their first such game away from home since 2014 (2-1 defeat to Port Vale). Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder lost three of his first four league games against Phil Parkinson (W1), but has since beaten him four of his five most recent meetings with the Wrexham boss (L1) – this is the first since a 2-0 win for the Blades against Parkinson’s Bolton in February 2019. Match ends, Wrexham 5, Sheffield United 3. Second Half ends, Wrexham 5, Sheffield United 3. Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Max Cleworth. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Andre Brooks. Offside, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone is caught offside. Foul by Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham). Djibril Soumaré (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Wrexham. Jay Rodriguez replaces Josh Windass. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Max Cleworth (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United). Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Dominic Hyam. Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham). Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone replaces Nathan Broadhead. Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham). Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Callum O'Hare. Substitution, Sheffield United. Danny Ings replaces Sam Mc Callum. Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Kieffer Moore. Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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