1977–78 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Portsmouth | 3–1 | Bideford | 26 November 1977 |
| 22 | Bradford City | 0–1 | Crewe Alexandra | 26 November 1977 |
| 23 | Carlisle United | 2–0 | Stafford Rangers | 26 November 1977 |
| 24 | Spennymoor United | 3–1 | Goole Town | 26 November 1977 |
| 25 | Blyth Spartans | 1–0 | Burscough | 26 November 1977 |
| 26 | Minehead | 2–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | 26 November 1977 |
| 27 | Newport County | 1–1 | Exeter City | 26 November 1977 |
| Replay | Exeter City | 4–2 | Newport County | 30 November 1977 |
| 28 | Wealdstone | 0–0 | Hereford United | 26 November 1977 |
| Replay | Hereford United | 2–3 | Wealdstone | 30 November 1977 |
| 29 | Southport | 2–2 | Runcorn | 26 November 1977 |
| Replay | Runcorn | 1–0 | Southport | 28 November 1977 |
| 30 | Torquay United | 1–2 | Southend United | 26 November 1977 |