1978–79 Alpha Ethniki

Alpha Ethniki
Season1978–79
ChampionsAEK Athens
7th Greek title
RelegatedKavala
Egaleo
Panserraikos
European CupAEK Athens
UEFA CupOlympiacos
Aris
Cup Winners' CupPanionios
Matches played306
Goals scored792 (2.59 per match)
Top goalscorerThomas Mavros
(31 goals)

The 1978–79 Alpha Ethniki was the 43rd season of the highest football league of Greece. The season began on 3 September 1978 and ended on 3 June 1979. AEK Athens won their second consecutive and seventh Greek title.

The point system was: Win: 2 points - Draw: 1 point.