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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

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

Breathless Second-Half Turnaround

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, ending a run of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter delivered another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.