1988–89 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fulham | 0–1 | Colchester United | 19 November 1988 |
| 18 | Brentford | 2–0 | Halesowen Town | 19 November 1988 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 3–0 | Fisher Athletic | 20 November 1988 |
| 20 | Altrincham | 3–2 | Lincoln City | 19 November 1988 |
| 21 | Bognor Regis Town | 2–1 | Exeter City | 19 November 1988 |
| 22 | Huddersfield Town | 1–1 | Rochdale | 19 November 1988 |
| Replay | Rochdale | 3–4 | Huddersfield Town | 28 November 1988 |
| 23 | Mansfield Town | 1–1 | Sheffield United | 19 November 1988 |
| Replay | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Mansfield Town | 22 November 1988 |
| 24 | Cardiff City | 3–0 | Hereford United | 19 November 1988 |
| 25 | Halifax Town | 1–0 | York City | 19 November 1988 |
| 26 | Newport County | 1–2 | Maidstone United | 19 November 1988 |