1987–88 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 6–0 | Merthyr Tydfil | 14 November 1987 |
| 22 | Northampton Town | 2–1 | Newport County | 14 November 1987 |
| 23 | Worcester City | 1–1 | Yeovil Town | 14 November 1987 |
| Replay | Yeovil Town | 1–0 | Worcester City | 17 November 1987 |
| 24 | Altrincham | 0–2 | Wigan Athletic | 14 November 1987 |
| 25 | Southend United | 0–0 | Walsall | 14 November 1987 |
| Replay | Walsall | 2–1 | Southend United | 17 November 1987 |
| 26 | Bognor Regis Town | 0–3 | Torquay United | 14 November 1987 |
| 27 | Scunthorpe United | 3–1 | Bury | 14 November 1987 |
| 28 | Halesowen Town | 2–2 | Kidderminster Harriers | 14 November 1987 |
| Replay | Kidderminster Harriers | 4–0 | Halesowen Town | 16 November 1987 |
| 29 | York City | 0–0 | Burton Albion | 14 November 1987 |