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The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 Championship contest.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately thanks to a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the prior match.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

This latest clash provided another epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient character.