1997–98 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool | 4–3 | Blyth Spartans | 15 November 1997 |
| 2 | Chester City | 2–1 | Winsford United | 15 November 1997 |
| 3 | Chesterfield | 1–0 | Northwich Victoria | 15 November 1997 |
| 4 | Darlington | 1–1 | Solihull Borough | 15 November 1997 |
| Replay | Solihull Borough | 3–3 | Darlington | 26 November 1997 |
| Darlington won 4–2 on penalties | Darlington won 4–2 on penalties | Darlington won 4–2 on penalties | Darlington won 4–2 on penalties | Darlington won 4–2 on penalties |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 3–0 | Heybridge Swifts | 15 November 1997 |
| 6 | Barnet | 1–2 | Watford | 15 November 1997 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 1–0 | Millwall | 15 November 1997 |
| 8 | Preston North End | 3–2 | Doncaster Rovers | 15 November 1997 |