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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier contest.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a sequence of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Match

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
• Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
• The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Match Reflection

In their previous meeting in the cup competition back in 2023, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.

With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

Coming into this fixture on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.