🔗 Share this article Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as The Red Dragons Edge The Blades in Eight-Goal Thriller Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring Wrexham's fourth goal against Sheffield United. The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest. The forward's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection. A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own. Dramatic Second-Half Comeback The winger's header early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining. The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five games without victory for the Welsh club. Key Moments from the Fixture The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the prior match. Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a cross. The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot. Moore saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United. Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages. Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time. Match Reflection When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate. Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry. With the support of high-profile investors, the club's meteoric ascent through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s. Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties. The players certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.