1978–79 Swiss 1. Liga
The 1978–79 1. Liga was the 47th season of this league since its creation in 1931. At this time, the 1. Liga was the third tier of the Swiss football league system and it was the highest level of amateur football.
Format
There were 56 clubs in the 1. Liga. These were divided into four regional groups, each with 14 teams. Within each group, the teams would play a double round-robin to decide their league position. Two points were awarded for a win. The four group winners and the four runners-up contested a play-off round to decide the two promotion slots. The two last placed teams in each group were directly relegated to the 2. Liga.Promotion play-off
Qualification round
FC Ibach win 6–2 on aggregate and continue to the semi-finals.FC Baden win 3–2 on aggregate and continue to the semi-finals.
FC Raron win 4–2 on aggregate and continue to the semi-finals.
'' SR Delémont win 4–2 on aggregate and continue to the semi-finals.''
Semi-final round
FC Raron win 6–2 on aggregate and are promoted to 1979–80 Nationalliga B. FC Ibach remain in the division.'' FC Baden win 2–1 on aggregate and are promoted to 1979–80 Nationalliga B. SR Delémont remain in the division.''
Final for 1. Liga championship
The final was played on 1 July in Baden.'' FC Raron win and became 1. Liga champions.''