1997–98 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Barnsley | 1–0 | Bolton Wanderers | 3 January 1998 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 1–1 | Ipswich Town | 3 January 1998 |
| Replay | Ipswich Town | 1–0 | Bristol Rovers | 13 January 1998 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 2–2 | Aston Villa | 3 January 1998 |
| Replay | Aston Villa | 1–0 | Portsmouth | 14 January 1998 |
| 21 | West Ham United | 2–1 | Emley | 3 January 1998 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace | 2–0 | Scunthorpe United | 3 January 1998 |
| 23 | Chelsea | 3–5 | Manchester United | 4 January 1998 |
| 24 | Wimbledon | 0–0 | Wrexham | 4 January 1998 |
| Replay | Wrexham | 2–3 | Wimbledon | 13 January 1998 |
| 25 | Cardiff City | 1–0 | Oldham Athletic | 3 January 1998 |
| 26 | Charlton Athletic | 4–1 | Nottingham Forest | 3 January 1998 |
| 27 | Arsenal | 0–0 | Port Vale | 3 January 1998 |