1981–82 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enfield | 2–3 | Crystal Palace | 2 January 1982 |
| 2 | Bournemouth | 0–2 | Oxford United | 2 January 1982 |
| 3 | Barnet | 0–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 January 1982 |
| Replay | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–1 | Barnet | 5 January 1982 |
| 4 | Burnley | 6–1 | Altrincham | 18 January 1982 |
| 5 | Watford | 1–0 | Manchester United | 2 January 1982 |
| 6 | Gillingham | 2–1 | Oldham Athletic | 5 January 1982 |
| 7 | Leicester City | 3–1 | Southampton | 2 January 1982 |
| 8 | Notts County | 0–6 | Aston Villa | 5 January 1982 |
| 9 | Nottingham Forest | 1–3 | Wrexham | 2 January 1982 |
| 10 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–1 | Derby County | 2 January 1982 |