Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international scored twice as Wrexham produced a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.
The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a powerful header of his own.
Dramatic Second Period Comeback
The winger's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.
The midfielder's confident spot-kick late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Key Points from the Fixture
- The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
- Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
- The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
- The forward saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
- Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added 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 delivered a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.
With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.
Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.
His team certainly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.
