Saturday 9 February 1979 at Old Trafford (Att 51,568)

Manchester United (0) 0: Bailey, Nicholl, Houston, McIlroy, McQueen, Buchan, Coppell, Wilkins (Grimes), Jordan, Macari, Thomas.
Wolves (0) 1 (Eves 24): Bradshaw, Palmer, Parkin, Daniel, McAlle, Berry, Hibbitt (Brazier 80), Carr, Gray, Richards, Eves.

Referee: Mr A Saunders (Newcastle-upon-Tyne).
Television: Match shown on Star Soccer.
Position: 11th.