The win came against future Owls boss Dave Jones and saw Bluebirds midfielder Simon Walton sent off in the closing stages as the Welsh outfit pushed for a point.
Wednesday would go on to finish ninth in the Championship, four points outside the top six and losing only one of their final 13 matches. Cardiff’s season went the other way, failing to win in their last nine and limping to 13th.
But who starred for the Owls? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane.
1. GK - Iain Turner
Turner made a vital save from Warren Feeney and had no chance as Cardiff's Roger Johnson headed level moments before the break. Photo: Steve Parsons
2. LB - Peter Gilbert
Battling left-back Peter Gilbert played in one of 30 league appearances that season before being shipped off to Oldham Athletic. Photo: Matthew Lewis
3. CB - Steve Watson
The experienced Watson has a hero after he cleared a Johnson header off the line in the final minute. Photo: Mark Thompson
4. CB - Richard Wood
Centre-half Wood produced a solid display alongside Watson as they battled to a deserved win. Photo: Christopher Lee