1997–98 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Town won 5–4 on penalties | Basingstoke Town won 5–4 on penalties | Basingstoke Town won 5–4 on penalties | Basingstoke Town won 5–4 on penalties | Basingstoke Town won 5–4 on penalties |
| 17 | Brentford | 2–2 | Colchester United | 15 November 1997 |
| Replay | Colchester United | 0–0 | Brentford | 25 November 1997 |
| Colchester United won 4–2 on penalties | Colchester United won 4–2 on penalties | Colchester United won 4–2 on penalties | Colchester United won 4–2 on penalties | Colchester United won 4–2 on penalties |
| 18 | Bristol Rovers | 2–2 | Gillingham | 14 November 1997 |
| Replay | Gillingham | 0–2 | Bristol Rovers | 25 November 1997 |
| 19 | King`s Lynn | 1–0 | Bromsgrove Rovers | 15 November 1997 |
| 20 | Plymouth Argyle | 0–0 | Cambridge United | 15 November 1997 |
| Replay | Cambridge United | 3–2 | Plymouth Argyle | 25 November 1997 |
| 21 | Hull City | 0–2 | Hednesford Town | 15 November 1997 |