1955–56 FA Cup First Round Proper First Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Coventry City | 0–1 | Exeter City | 19 November 1955 |
| 19 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 8–1 | Newport County | 19 November 1955 |
| 20 | Rhyl | 0–3 | Bradford Park Avenue | 19 November 1955 |
| 21 | Norwich City | 4–0 | Dorchester Town | 19 November 1955 |
| 22 | Bradford City | 3–1 | Oldham Athletic | 19 November 1955 |
| 23 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Southampton | 19 November 1955 |
| Replay | Southampton | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | 23 November 1955 |
| 24 | Goole Town | 1–2 | Halifax Town | 19 November 1955 |
| 25 | Southend United | 2–0 | Queens Park Rangers | 19 November 1955 |
| 26 | Hartlepools United | 3–0 | Gateshead | 19 November 1955 |
| 27 | Scunthorpe & Lindsey United | 3–0 | Shildon | 19 November 1955 |
| 28 | Bedford Town | 3–0 | Leyton | 19 November 1955 |