1986–87 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fulham | 0–1 | Swindon Town | 10 January 1987 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 3–0 | Bolton Wanderers | 10 January 1987 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | 10 January 1987 |
| 20 | Manchester United | 1–0 | Manchester City | 10 January 1987 |
| 21 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Huddersfield Town | 10 January 1987 |
| Replay | Huddersfield Town | 2–4 | Norwich City | 21 January 1987 |
| 22 | Millwall | 0–0 | Cardiff City | 10 January 1987 |
| Replay | Cardiff City | 2–2 | Millwall | 20 January 1987 |
| Replay | Cardiff City | 1–0 | Millwall | 26 January 1987 |
| 23 | Oldham Athletic | 1–1 | Bradford City | 10 January 1987 |
| Replay | Bradford City | 5–1 | Oldham Athletic | 19 January 1987 |
| 24 | Crystal Palace | 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | 11 January 1987 |