The 1978–79 Midland Football League was the 79th in the history of the Midland Football League, a football competition in England.
| Competition: | Midland Football League Premier Division |
| Season: | 1978–79 |
| Winners: | Boston |
| Matches: | 342 |
| Total Goals: | 981 |
| Prevseason: | 1977–78 |
| Nextseason: | 1979–80 |
The Premier Division featured 17 clubs which competed in the previous season, along with two new clubs:
| Competition: | Midland Football League Division One |
| Season: | 1978–79 |
| Winners: | Long Eaton Grange |
| Matches: | 240 |
| Total Goals: | 703 |
| Prevseason: | 1977–78 |
| Nextseason: | 1979–80 |
Division One featured 14 clubs which competed in the previous season, along with two new clubs: