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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash delivered another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that underscores their never-say-die attitude.