1971–72 FA Cup Third Round Proper Third Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–2 | Coventry City | 15 January 1972 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 3–0 | Sheffield Wednesday | 15 January 1972 |
| 12 | Derby County | 2–0 | Shrewsbury Town | 15 January 1972 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 0–2 | Arsenal | 15 January 1972 |
| 14 | Sheffield United | 1–3 | Cardiff City | 15 January 1972 |
| 15 | Newcastle United | 2–2 | Hereford United | 24 January 1972 |
| Replay | Hereford United | 2–1 | Newcastle United | 5 February 1972 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 | Carlisle United | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Carlisle United | 1–3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 January 1972 |
| 17 | Manchester City | 1–1 | Middlesbrough | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Manchester City | 18 January 1972 |
| 18 | Queens Park Rangers | 1–1 | Fulham | 15 January 1972 |