Wrexham staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Sheffield United 5-3 at the Stok Cae Ras in a Boxing Day Championship classic, with Kieffer Moore scoring twice against his former club.

Game Summary

Sheffield United took the lead through Patrick Bamford’s first-half volley, but Wrexham responded almost immediately thanks to an own goal by Tyler Bindon. United regained control with Bamford’s second and Callum O’Hare’s header, making it 3-1.

Moore’s header from a corner reduced the deficit, and Ryan Longman’s second-half header restored parity at 3-3. Moore then put Wrexham ahead for the first time, with Josh Windass’ penalty sealing the 5-3 victory, ending Wrexham’s five-game winless streak.

Wrexham were missing Lewis O’Brien due to injury and captain James McClean, serving a three-game suspension, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.

Key Moments

• Moore’s brace powered Wrexham’s comeback.
• Windass earned and converted the decisive late penalty after Tyler Bindon fouled George Thomason.
• Okonkwo made crucial saves to keep Wrexham in the game during Sheffield United’s pressure periods.

Post-Match Reactions

Phil Parkinson (Wrexham manager):
“Bravery and character come in many forms. We were losing 3-1 at home and showed tremendous spirit to come back. It reminded me of our FA Cup tie against Sheffield United a few years ago—same energy, same belief.”

Chris Wilder (Sheffield United manager):
“Their first goal is a really poor one from our point of view, and the second goal decided the game. We didn’t deal with their front three in the second half, and the opposition fully deserved the win.”

Context

This encounter echoed the dramatic FA Cup fourth-round tie in January 2023, which ended 3-3. Wrexham, backed by Hollywood owners, are proving their Championship credentials after three consecutive promotions, showing resilience and attacking verve in one of the season’s most thrilling fixtures.