1971–72 FA Cup Third Round Proper Third Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool | 0–1 | Chelsea | 15 January 1972 |
| 2 | Burnley | 0–1 | Huddersfield Town | 15 January 1972 |
| 3 | Bury | 1–1 | Rotherham United | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Rotherham United | 2–1 | Bury | 24 January 1972 |
| 4 | Preston North End | 4–2 | Bristol City | 15 January 1972 |
| 5 | Southampton | 1–1 | Manchester United | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Manchester United | 4–1 | Southampton | 19 January 1972 |
| 6 | Watford | 1–4 | Notts County | 15 January 1972 |
| 7 | Walsall | 1–0 | A.F.C. Bournemouth | 15 January 1972 |
| 8 | Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | Torquay United | 15 January 1972 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Leicester City | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Leicester City | 2–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 January 1972 |