1989–90 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Chelsea | 1–1 | Crewe Alexandra | 6 Jan 1990 |
| Replay | Crewe Alexandra | 0–2 | Chelsea | 10 Jan 1990 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 1–1 | Norwich City | 6 Jan 1990 |
| Replay | Norwich City | 2–0 | Exeter City | 10 Jan 1990 |
| 22 | Huddersfield Town | 3–1 | Grimsby Town | 6 Jan 1990 |
| 23 | Cardiff City | 0–0 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 Jan 1990 |
| Replay | Queens Park Rangers | 2–0 | Cardiff City | 10 Jan 1990 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Derby County | 7 Jan 1990 |
| Replay | Derby County | 2–3 | Port Vale | 10 Jan 1990 |
| 25 | Charlton Athletic | 1–1 | Bradford City | 7 Jan 1990 |
| Replay | Bradford City | 0–3 | Charlton Athletic | 10 Jan 1990 |
| 26 | Leeds United | 0–1 | Ipswich Town | 6 Jan 1990 |