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The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.

The forward's sweetly-struck volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second Period Comeback

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.

Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
• The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
• Okonkwo made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

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

Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, the club's meteoric rise through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.

His team certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.