1971–72 FA Cup First Round Proper First Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enfield | 2–0 | Maidenhead United | 20 November 1971 |
| 2 | Chester | 1–1 | Mansfield Town | 20 November 1971 |
| Replay | Mansfield Town | 4–3 | Chester | 22 November 1971 |
| 3 | Chesterfield | 3–0 | Oldham Athletic | 20 November 1971 |
| 4 | Hartlepool | 6–1 | Scarborough | 20 November 1971 |
| 5 | A.F.C. Bournemouth | 11–0 | Margate | 20 November 1971 |
| 6 | Barrow | 0–2 | Darlington | 20 November 1971 |
| 7 | Rochdale | 1–3 | Barnsley | 20 November 1971 |
| 8 | Walsall | 4–1 | Dagenham | 20 November 1971 |
| 9 | Gillingham | 3–2 | Plymouth Argyle | 20 November 1971 |
| 11 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Port Vale | 20 November 1971 |
| Replay | Port Vale | 3–1 | Blackburn Rovers | 22 November 1971 |