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The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
• Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a attempt.
• The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Ahead of this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.

The players certainly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.