1985–86 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–0 | Aldershot | 16 November 1985 |
| 22 | Southend United | 0–1 | Newport County | 16 November 1985 |
| 23 | Exeter City | 2–1 | Cardiff City | 16 November 1985 |
| 24 | Mansfield Town | 1–1 | Port Vale | 16 November 1985 |
| Replay | Port Vale | 1–0 | Mansfield Town | 18 November 1985 |
| 25 | Halifax Town | 1–3 | Scunthorpe United | 16 November 1985 |
| 26 | Runcorn | 2–2 | Boston United | 16 November 1985 |
| Replay | Boston United | 1–1 | Runcorn | 20 November 1985 |
| Replay | Runcorn | 4–1 | Boston United | 25 November 1985 |
| 27 | York City | 0–0 | Morecambe | 16 November 1985 |
| Replay | Morecambe | 0–2 | York City | 19 November 1985 |
| 28 | Bishop`s Stortford | 2–2 | Peterborough United | 16 November 1985 |