1978–79 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replay | Maidstone United | 1–2 | Charlton Athletic | 15 January 1979 |
| 27 | York City | 2–0 | Luton Town | 9 January 1979 |
| 28 | Stoke City | 0–1 | Oldham Athletic | 17 January 1979 |
| 29 | Birmingham City | 0–2 | Burnley | 6 January 1979 |
| 30 | Orient | 3–2 | Bury | 9 January 1979 |
| 31 | Swansea City | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers | 8 January 1979 |
| 32 | Hartlepool United | 2–6 | Leeds United | 18 January 1979 |