The 1978âÂÂ79 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.
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Olympiacos drew the highest average home attendance in the 1978âÂÂ79 Alpha Ethniki.