1977–78 KNVB Cup
The 1977-78 KNVB Cup 60th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 46 teams contested, beginning on 8 October 1977 and ending at the final on 5 May 1978.
FC Twente unsuccessfully defended its 1977 title at the [|Second round] losing to Go Ahead Eagles, 2–1 successfully pursued on 5 May 1978 in Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam its first KNVB Cup losing to Ajax, 1–0. 50,000 attended. AZ'67 contested in the Cup Winners' cup
During the quarter and semi-finals, two-legged matches were played.
Teams
- All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1977-78, entering in the second round
- All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1977-78
- 9 teams from lower leagues
First round
The matches of the first round were played on 8-9 October 1977.1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on November 19 and 20, 1977. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament here.E Eredivisie