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

Dive into Coral’s 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 thrilling Championship clash. The visitors struck first when Patrick Bamford scored in the 7th minute, but Wrexham equalised quickly through an own goal from Tyler Bindon in the 9th. Sheffield United then took control with Patrick Bamford netting again in the 15th and Callum O’Hare adding a third in the 24th, before Kieffer Moore pulled one back for Wrexham in the 28th to make it 3-2 at half-time.

The second half saw Wrexham turn things around, with Ryan Longman levelling in the 51st minute, followed by Kieffer Moore’s second in the 76th and a penalty from Josh Windass in the 81st to seal the comeback. This win builds on Wrexham’s mixed recent form, which included a draw with Watford and a loss to Swansea City, showing their resilience at home. For Sheffield United, the defeat follows a strong win over Birmingham City but highlights ongoing away struggles after losses to West Bromwich Albion.

Wrexham edged possession with 54% compared to Sheffield United’s 46%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, while their seven corners against five indicate they created more set-piece threats. The Blades were slightly sharper in successful dribbles at 42 to 38, pointing to their effectiveness on the counter, but Wrexham’s three assists versus two show better final-third creativity, and they converted one penalty while the visitors had none.

Discipline-wise, Wrexham picked up just one yellow card against Sheffield United’s two, with no reds on either side, keeping things competitive without major disruptions. Substitutions saw Wrexham make three changes – Sam Smith replacing Kieffer Moore in the 82nd, Ollie Rathbone coming on for Nathan Broadhead in the 85th, and Jay Rodríguez swapping in for Josh Windass in stoppage time – while Sheffield United used all five, including Harrison Burrows for Tahith Chong in the 63rd, Tyrese Campbell and Djibril Soumaré for Patrick Bamford and Jaïro Riedewald in the 72nd, and Andre Brooks plus Danny Ings for Callum O’Hare and Sam McCallum in the 82nd, perhaps aiming to freshen up their attack late on.

The game exploded early with Patrick Bamford opening the scoring for Sheffield United in the 7th, assisted by Femi Seriki, but Wrexham hit back instantly via Tyler Bindon’s own goal in the 9th. Patrick Bamford doubled his tally in the 15th, again set up by Femi Seriki, and Callum O’Hare made it 3-1 in the 24th, before Kieffer Moore’s goal in the 28th, assisted by George Thomason, gave Wrexham hope. The turning point came after the break with Ryan Longman’s equaliser in the 51st, also from George Thomason’s assist, followed by Kieffer Moore’s second in the 76th via Nathan Broadhead’s pass, and Josh Windass sealing it with a penalty in the 81st.

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. Impact subs included Harrison Burrows replacing Tahith Chong for the Blades in the 63rd, while Wrexham’s late changes like Sam Smith for Kieffer Moore in the 82nd helped see out the win.

Wrexham lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, allowing them to push forward with width and support for strikers like Kieffer Moore, who bagged a brace, and Josh Windass, who converted a key penalty. Partnerships shone through, such as George Thomason’s assists for Moore and Ryan Longman, while Nathan Broadhead contributed creatively before Ollie Rathbone replaced him late on.

Sheffield United set up in a 4-2-3-1, relying on midfield control from players like Gustavo Hamer, who picked up a yellow, and attacking threats from Patrick Bamford, who scored twice with assists from Femi Seriki, alongside Callum O’Hare’s goal. Defensive lapses were evident with Tyler Bindon’s own goal and yellow card, while subs like Harrison Burrows for Tahith Chong and Andre Brooks for O’Hare aimed to maintain energy.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Kieffer Moore for his outstanding performance, netting twice to drive Wrexham’s comeback and showing real threat up front. Though he didn’t register assists or create big chances, his one key pass highlighted his involvement in build-up play, making him the standout in a high-scoring affair before Sam Smith replaced him late on.

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 victory over Sheffield United, boosting their position to 13th on 31 points after a patchy run that included a loss to Swansea City and draws with Watford and Preston North End. They’ll look to build on this momentum in their next match against Preston North End on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, where the opposition sit fifth on 37 points, making it a tough test as Wrexham aim to climb towards the play-off spots.

Sheffield United have just suffered a 3-5 defeat to Wrexham, leaving them 19th on 26 points following a mixed spell with a strong win over Birmingham City but losses to West Bromwich Albion and this one, plus a draw with Norwich City. They face Stoke City next on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, with the opponents in 10th on 34 points, so it’s a chance to pick up vital points and edge away from the relegation zone.

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