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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Turnaround

The winger's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital save to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash provided a further high-octane, dramatic chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient character.