1978–79 FA Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | England Wales |
| Defending champions | Ipswich Town |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Arsenal (5th title) |
| Runners-up | Manchester United |
The 1978–79 FA Cup was the 98th staging of the world's oldest football knockout competition, The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup. The final saw Arsenal beat Manchester United 3–2, three of the five goals being scored in the last five minutes.