1987–88 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester City | 0–1 | Runcorn | 14 November 1987 |
| 2 | Barnet | 0–1 | Hereford United | 14 November 1987 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 1–0 | Aylesbury United | 14 November 1987 |
| 4 | Burnley | 0–1 | Bolton Wanderers | 14 November 1987 |
| 5 | Preston North End | 1–1 | Mansfield Town | 14 November 1987 |
| Replay | Mansfield Town | 4–2 | Preston North End | 17 November 1987 |
| 6 | Rochdale | 0–2 | Wrexham | 14 November 1987 |
| 7 | Sutton United | 3–0 | Aldershot | 14 November 1987 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 2–1 | Fulham | 14 November 1987 |
| 9 | Notts County | 3–3 | Chesterfield | 15 November 1987 |
| Replay | Chesterfield | 0–1 | Notts County | 17 November 1987 |
| 10 | Northwich Victoria | 1–0 | Colwyn Bay | 14 November 1987 |