1977–78 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Peterborough United | 1–1 | Newcastle United | 7 January 1978 |
| Replay | Newcastle United | 2–0 | Peterborough United | 11 January 1978 |
| 30 | Birmingham City | 4–0 | Wigan Athletic | 7 January 1978 |
| 31 | Orient | 1–1 | Norwich City | 6 January 1978 |
| Replay | Norwich City | 0–1 | Orient | 16 January 1978 |
| 32 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Crystal Palace | 7 January 1978 |