1952–53 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester | 0–1 | Hartlepools United | 22 November 1952 |
| 2 | Chesterfield | 1–0 | Workington | 22 November 1952 |
| 3 | Darlington | 2–3 | Grimsby Town | 22 November 1952 |
| 4 | Bath City | 3–1 | Southend United | 22 November 1952 |
| 5 | Tonbridge | 2–2 | Norwich City | 22 November 1952 |
| Replay | Norwich City | 1–0 | Tonbridge | 27 November 1952 |
| 6 | Weymouth | 1–1 | Colchester United | 22 November 1952 |
| Replay | Colchester United | 4–0 | Weymouth | 27 November 1952 |
| 7 | Yeovil Town | 1–4 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 November 1952 |
| 8 | Leyton | 0–0 | Hereford United | 22 November 1952 |
| Replay | Hereford United | 3–2 | Leyton | 27 November 1952 |
| 9 | Gainsborough Trinity | 1–1 | Netherfield (Kendal) | 22 November 1952 |