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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating 5-3 Championship contest.

The forward's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from a attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.

With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.