1978–79 Egyptian Premier League

The 1978–79 Egyptian Premier League, was the 22nd season of the Egyptian Premier League, the top Egyptian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1948. The season started on 13 October 1978 and concluded on 6 April 1979. Al Ahly won the league for the 15th time in the club's history.

League table
(C)= Champion, (R)= Relegated, Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; ± = Goal difference; Pts = Points.