1978–79 FA Cup Fourth round proper Fourth round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnley | 1–1 | Sunderland | 21 February 1979 |
| Replay | Sunderland | 0–3 | Burnley | 26 February 1979 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | 30 January 1979 |
| 3 | Preston North End | 0–1 | Southampton | 12 February 1979 |
| 4 | Nottingham Forest | 3–1 | York City | 27 January 1979 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 3–3 | Leeds United | 26 February 1979 |
| Replay | West Bromwich Albion | 2–0 | Leeds United | 1 March 1979 |
| 6 | Shrewsbury Town | 2–0 | Manchester City | 27 January 1979 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town | 0–0 | Orient | 27 January 1979 |
| Replay | Orient | 0–2 | Ipswich Town | 30 January 1979 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 27 January 1979 |