1978–79 NK Rijeka season

The 1978–79 season was the 33rd season in Rijeka’s history and their 17th season in the Yugoslav First League. Their 5th place finish in the 1977–78 season meant it was their fifth successive season playing in the Yugoslav First League.

First League
Source: rsssf.com

Yugoslav Cup
Source: rsssf.com

Cup Winners' Cup
Source: worldfootball.net

Squad statistics
Competitive matches only.

External sources

 * 1978–79 Yugoslav First League at rsssf.com
 * Prvenstvo 1978.-79. at nk-rijeka.hr