1978–79 FA Cup Sixth round proper Sixth round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 1–1 | Arsenal | 19 March 1979 |
| Replay | Arsenal | 2–0 | Southampton | 21 March 1979 |
| 2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Shrewsbury Town | 10 March 1979 |
| Replay | Shrewsbury Town | 1–3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 13 March 1979 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 0–1 | Liverpool | 10 March 1979 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 | Manchester United | 10 March 1979 |
| Replay | Manchester United | 2–0 | Tottenham Hotspur | 14 March 1979 |