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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a close-range nod appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash delivered a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club'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 back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

His team certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that underscores their never-say-die character.