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Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating 5-3 Championship encounter.

The forward's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.

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

Dramatic Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.

Josh Windass' confident penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.

Talking Points from the Fixture

• The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
• Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
• Sheffield United started brightly and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny an opponent in the second half.
• Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.

Match Reflection

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's meteoric ascent 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 winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

The players undoubtedly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die attitude.