1977–78 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Derby County | 3–2 | Southend United | 7 January 1978 |
| 11 | Luton Town | 1–1 | Oldham Athletic | 7 January 1978 |
| Replay | Oldham Athletic | 1–2 | Luton Town | 10 January 1978 |
| 12 | Everton | 4–1 | Aston Villa | 7 January 1978 |
| 13 | Sheffield United | 0–5 | Arsenal | 7 January 1978 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–2 | Bolton Wanderers | 7 January 1978 |
| Replay | Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | 10 January 1978 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers | 4–0 | Wealdstone | 7 January 1978 |
| 16 | West Ham United | 1–0 | Watford | 7 January 1978 |
| 17 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–0 | Scarborough | 7 January 1978 |
| 18 | Hull City | 0–1 | Leicester City | 7 January 1978 |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Manchester United | 7 January 1978 |