1978–79 FA Cup Fifth round proper Fifth round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 3–0 | Burnley | 28 February 1979 |
| 2 | Nottingham Forest | 0–1 | Arsenal | 26 February 1979 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–1 | Southampton | 10 March 1979 |
| Replay | Southampton | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | 12 March 1979 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town | 6–1 | Bristol Rovers | 26 February 1979 |
| 5 | Oldham Athletic | 0–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 February 1979 |
| 6 | Crystal Palace | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 February 1979 |
| 7 | Aldershot | 2–2 | Shrewsbury Town | 20 February 1979 |
| Replay | Shrewsbury Town | 3–1 | Aldershot | 26 February 1979 |
| 8 | Colchester United | 0–1 | Manchester United | 20 February 1979 |