1985–86 FA Cup Third round proper Third round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Everton | 1–0 | Exeter City | 5 January 1986 |
| 11 | Shrewsbury Town | 0–1 | Chelsea | 4 January 1986 |
| 12 | Sheffield United | 2–0 | Fulham | 13 January 1986 |
| 13 | Ipswich Town | 4–4 | Bradford City | 4 January 1986 |
| Replay | Bradford City | 0–1 | Ipswich Town | 13 January 1986 |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 0–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 January 1986 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 3–1 | Leicester City | 4 January 1986 |
| 16 | Coventry City | 1–3 | Watford | 4 January 1986 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 2–2 | Aston Villa | 4 January 1986 |
| Replay | Aston Villa | 3–2 | Portsmouth | 13 January 1986 |
| 18 | Manchester United | 2–0 | Rochdale | 9 January 1986 |
| 19 | Millwall | 3–1 | Wimbledon | 4 January 1986 |