1978 Northern Autumn Cup

The 1978 Northern Autumn Cup was the 10th edition of the Autumn Cup as a competition for Northern League teams. Eight teams participated in the tournament, which was won by the Fife Flyers.

A new club, the Sunderland Chiefs, participated in the competition. They "borrowed" several players from the Durham Wasps and Whitley Warriors, a move which was frowned upon by other Cup participants.

Semifinals

 * Durham Wasps - '''Murrayfield Racers 5:8 on aggregate (3:3, 3:5)
 * Whitley Warriors - Fife Flyers 9:14 on aggregate (4:6, 5:8)

Final

 * Murrayfield Racers - Fife Flyers 8:15 on aggregate (4:3, 4:12)