Football at the 1979 SEA Games
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Indonesia |
| Dates | 22–30 September |
| Teams | 5 |
| Venue(s) | Gelora Senayan Stadium (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Malaysia (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Indonesia |
| Third place | Thailand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 22 (1.83 per match) |
← 1977 1981 → | |
The football tournament at the 1979 SEA Games was held from 22 to 30 September in Jakarta, Indonesia.