Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United in the Championship on Friday, 26 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Wrexham won 5-3 against Sheffield United in a high-scoring affair at home. Sheffield United took an early lead through Patrick Bamford in the 7th minute, but Wrexham equalised quickly with an own goal from Tyler Bindon in the 9th. The visitors then surged ahead with Bamford’s second in the 15th and Callum O’Hare’s strike in the 24th, only for Kieffer Moore to pull one back for Wrexham in the 28th, leaving the half-time score at 3-2 to Sheffield United.

The second half saw Wrexham turn the game around, starting with Ryan Longman’s equaliser in the 51st minute, followed by Moore’s second in the 76th and a penalty from Josh Windass in the 81st to seal the victory. This result builds on Wrexham’s mixed recent form, which included a draw with Watford and a loss to Swansea City, showing their ability to bounce back at home. Sheffield United, coming off a strong win over Birmingham City but a loss to West Bromwich Albion, will rue letting a two-goal lead slip in what was a chaotic encounter.

Wrexham edged possession with 54% compared to Sheffield United’s 46%, which helped them control spells of the game and create more corners at 7-5, pointing to sustained pressure in the attacking third. The visitors, however, were sharper in transitions with 42 successful dribbles against Wrexham’s 38, allowing them to build dangerous breaks despite fewer assists overall at 2-3. Discipline saw Wrexham pick up one yellow card while Sheffield United had two, with no reds issued, and Wrexham converted their single penalty chance unlike the visitors who had none.

Substitutions reflected the game’s intensity, with Sheffield United using all five – Harrison Burrows replaced Tahith Chong in the 63rd, Tyrese Campbell came on for Patrick Bamford and Djibril Soumaré for Jaïro Riedewald both in the 72nd, then Andre Brooks for Callum O’Hare and Danny Ings for Sam McCallum in the 82nd. Wrexham made three changes late on: Sam Smith replaced Kieffer Moore in the 82nd, Ollie Rathbone came on for Nathan Broadhead in the 85th, and Jay Rodríguez for Josh Windass in stoppage time. No injury-time goals were scored, keeping the drama to regular play.

The match exploded early with Patrick Bamford opening the scoring for Sheffield United in the 7th, assisted by Femi Seriki, but Wrexham hit back immediately through Tyler Bindon’s own goal in the 9th. Bamford added his second in the 15th, again assisted by Seriki, and Callum O’Hare extended the lead to 3-1 in the 24th before Kieffer Moore’s reply in the 28th, assisted by George Thomason, kept Wrexham in touch. After the break, Ryan Longman levelled in the 51st with another Thomason assist, and Moore’s second in the 76th, set up by Nathan Broadhead, put Wrexham ahead for the first time.

A penalty converted by Josh Windass in the 81st proved decisive, sealing the comeback. Yellow cards added tension, with Ryan Longman booked for Wrexham in the 67th, Gustavo Hamer for Sheffield United in the 65th, and Tyler Bindon in the 80th. Late substitutions, like Tyrese Campbell and Djibril Soumaré entering for Sheffield United in the 72nd, aimed to stem the tide but couldn’t prevent the hosts’ surge.

Wrexham lined up in a 3-4-3 formation that allowed them to build from the back and exploit width effectively, with partnerships like George Thomason assisting both Kieffer Moore and Ryan Longman proving key in attack. Moore led the line with a brace, while Josh Windass contributed from midfield, slotting home a late penalty. Nathan Broadhead also played a role in the buildup to Moore’s second goal before making way late on.

Sheffield United deployed a 4-2-3-1 setup that focused on midfield control and quick counters, with Patrick Bamford sharp up front netting twice early on, both assisted by Femi Seriki. Callum O’Hare added creativity in the attacking midfield, scoring once, while Gustavo Hamer and Tyler Bindon picked up yellow cards in defensive efforts. Substitutes like Harrison Burrows and Tyrese Campbell came on to refresh the flanks and forward line.

Kieffer Moore is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his brace helped turn the game for Wrexham, scoring in the 28th and 76th minutes without registering assists. He created no big chances but delivered one key pass, underlining his clinical finishing in a match where Wrexham needed a focal point upfront. His performance stood out in a chaotic encounter, driving the comeback.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 5-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Watford (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 3-5 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Stoke City (H)

Wrexham have just secured a 5-3 win over Sheffield United, boosting their position at 13th on 31 points after a patchy run that included a loss to Swansea City and a draw with Watford. They next face Preston North End on 29 December 2025 at 19:45, with the opponents sitting fifth on 37 points and in strong form. This away trip offers a chance to climb towards the play-off spots, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively against a side pushing for promotion.

Sheffield United have just suffered a 5-3 defeat to Wrexham, leaving them 19th on 26 points following a mixed spell with a win over Birmingham City but a loss to West Bromwich Albion. Their next fixture is against Stoke City on 29 December 2025 at 19:45, with the opponents in 10th on 34 points and looking solid. Sitting in the lower half, Sheffield United will aim to pick up points at home to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

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