1978–79 Football League Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 92 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Nottingham Forest |
| Runners-up | Southampton |
The 1978–79 Football League Cup was the 19th season of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs. The competition started on 12 August 1978 and ended with the final on 17 March 1979.
The final was contested by First Division teams Nottingham Forest and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in London.