1978–79 Northern Premier League Final table Final table

| Position_ | Team | Played | Drawn | Lost | Goals_For | Goals_Against | Goal_Difference | Points_1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Buxton | 44 | 9 | 24 | 50 | 84 | −34 | 31 |
| 23 | Macclesfield Town | 44 | 10 | 26 | 40 | 92 | −52 | 26 |