competed in the Football League Fourth Division, following promotion from the Southern Football League the previous season.

Wimbledon enjoyed a satisfactory season upon their Football League debut, finishing 13th in the Fourth Division.

Manager Allen Batsford had resigned in January, to be replaced by Dario Gradi.

The kit remained white but also featured Adidas' trademark "three stripes" in blue from collar to cuffs on the shirt and on the sides of the shorts.

[1] Chairman Ron Noades Manager Allen Batsford (until 2 January 1978) Dario Gradi (from 5 January 1978)