1952–53 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replay | Queens Park Rangers | 1–4 | Shrewsbury Town | 1 December 1952 |
| 17 | Leytonstone | 0–2 | Watford | 22 November 1952 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 2–0 | Bristol City | 22 November 1952 |
| 19 | Bradford City | 4–0 | Rhyl | 22 November 1952 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Reading | 22 November 1952 |
| Replay | Reading | 1–3 | Crystal Palace | 26 November 1952 |
| 21 | Bradford Park Avenue | 2–1 | Rochdale | 22 November 1952 |
| 22 | Scunthorpe United | 1–0 | Carlisle United | 22 November 1952 |
| 23 | Grays Athletic | 0–5 | Llanelli | 22 November 1952 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 2–1 | Exeter City | 22 November 1952 |
| 25 | Halifax Town | 1–1 | Ashton United | 22 November 1952 |
| Replay | Ashton United | 1–2 | Halifax Town | 25 November 1952 |