1978–79 FA Cup Second round proper Second round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington | 2–1 | Chester | 16 December 1978 |
| 2 | Barking | 1–2 | Aldershot | 16 December 1978 |
| 3 | Bury | 3–1 | Blackpool | 16 December 1978 |
| 4 | Watford | 1–1 | Southend United | 16 December 1978 |
| Replay | Southend United | 1–0 | Watford | 18 December 1978 |
| 5 | Crewe Alexandra | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | 16 December 1978 |
| 6 | Swindon Town | 3–0 | Enfield | 16 December 1978 |
| 7 | Doncaster Rovers | 0–3 | Shrewsbury Town | 16 December 1978 |
| 8 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | 16 December 1978 |
| Replay | Sheffield Wednesday | 4–0 | Tranmere Rovers | 19 December 1978 |
| 9 | Stockport County | 4–2 | Bradford City | 16 December 1978 |
| 10 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Rotherham United | 16 December 1978 |