1979–80 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3–0 | Lincoln City | 24 November 1979 |
| 11 | Grimsby Town | 1–1 | Chesterfield | 24 November 1979 |
| Replay | Chesterfield | 2–3 | Grimsby Town | 27 November 1979 |
| 12 | Stafford Rangers | 3–2 | Moor Green | 24 November 1979 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 4–1 | Brentford | 24 November 1979 |
| 14 | Sheffield United | 3–0 | Burscough | 24 November 1979 |
| 15 | Tranmere Rovers | 9–0 | AP Leamington | 24 November 1979 |
| 16 | Wycombe Wanderers | 0–3 | Croydon | 24 November 1979 |
| 17 | Kidderminster Harriers | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | 24 November 1979 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 5–2 | Hartlepool United | 24 November 1979 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 1–0 | Newport County | 24 November 1979 |
| 20 | Carlisle United | 3–3 | Hull City | 24 November 1979 |