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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

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

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

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

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the back of a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.

The players undoubtedly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable comeback win that highlights their resilient attitude.