Playing more than half the game with 10 men was another stern test of character for Cardiff in their bid to make an instant return to the Championship.
Brian Barry-Murphy’s side were dethroned at the League One summit by Lincoln in their most recent home fixture, but a thumping 4-0 win at Exeter City last time out had got them back on track.
Hopes of closing the four-point gap to Lincoln were helped by the Imps trailing 2-0 at Huddersfield during the first half, combined with the Bluebirds’ own assertive start against Wycombe.
Rubin Colwill’s three goals in his previous two games had already suggested he was back in the groove after three months out injured, and the way the Wales international conducted play here offered further evidence.
The Cardiff captain dazzled with his footwork as he created opportunities for himself and team-mates, most notably one for Omari Kellyman which the Chelsea loanee somehow skied from close range.
Just as the hosts looked to crank up the pressure, however, they were reduced to 10 when Osho rashly slid in on Henderson.
To their credit, Cardiff did not retreat. They kept possession and continued to attack, with Cian Ashford almost putting them in front as he fired wide after a mazy run.
Wycombe prioritised defensive solidity, but eventually demonstrated some threat as substitute Junior Quitrina shot narrowly wide.
They went direct for the opening goal, centre-back Morley lifting a long diagonal ball over the Cardiff defence for Vidigal to take down before finishing.
The second was similarly straightforward with Woodrow nodding in to send the small contingent of travelling fans wild, while stunning the home crowd into momentary silence.