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The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for 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 games without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
• The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
• 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 second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable rise through the divisions has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous spirit from those past encounters.

His team undoubtedly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their resilient character.