1971–72 FA Cup Third Round Proper Third Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replay | Fulham | 2–1 | Queens Park Rangers | 18 January 1972 |
| 19 | West Ham United | 2–1 | Luton Town | 15 January 1972 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 0–3 | Hull City | 15 January 1972 |
| 21 | Millwall | 3–1 | Nottingham Forest | 15 January 1972 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace | 2–2 | Everton | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Everton | 3–2 | Crystal Palace | 18 January 1972 |
| 23 | Blyth Spartans | 2–2 | Reading | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Reading | 6–1 | Blyth Spartans | 19 January 1972 |
| 24 | Charlton Athletic | 0–0 | Tranmere Rovers | 15 January 1972 |
| Replay | Tranmere Rovers | 4–2 | Charlton Athletic | 17 January 1972 |
| 25 | Leeds United | 4–1 | Bristol Rovers | 15 January 1972 |
| 26 | Stoke City | 2–1 | Chesterfield | 15 January 1972 |