The 1978 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Eastern Suburbs (now Hakoah Sydney City East Football Club).
In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup.
Eastern Suburbs finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup quarter-finals by Brisbane City Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal.
The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal.