1997–98 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington | 0–4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 14 January 1998 |
| 2 | Bournemouth | 0–1 | Huddersfield Town | 13 January 1998 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 1–3 | Coventry City | 3 January 1998 |
| 4 | Preston North End | 1–2 | Stockport County | 3 January 1998 |
| 5 | Watford | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3 January 1998 |
| Replay | Sheffield Wednesday | 0–0 | Watford | 14 January 1998 |
| Sheffield Wednesday won 5–3 on penalties | Sheffield Wednesday won 5–3 on penalties | Sheffield Wednesday won 5–3 on penalties | Sheffield Wednesday won 5–3 on penalties | Sheffield Wednesday won 5–3 on penalties |
| 6 | Leicester City | 4–0 | Northampton Town | 3 January 1998 |
| 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–2 | Wigan Athletic | 3 January 1998 |