1971–72 FA Cup Third Round Proper Third Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Boston United | 0–1 | Portsmouth | 15 January 1972 |
| 28 | Peterborough United | 0–2 | Ipswich Town | 15 January 1972 |
| 29 | Birmingham City | 3–0 | Port Vale | 15 January 1972 |
| 30 | Oxford United | 0–3 | Liverpool | 15 January 1972 |
| 31 | Orient | 3–0 | Wrexham | 15 January 1972 |
| 32 | Swansea City | 1–0 | Gillingham | 15 January 1972 |