1971–72 FA Cup First Round Proper First Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–0 | Bangor City | 20 November 1971 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 0–1 | Blyth Spartans | 20 November 1971 |
| 14 | Lincoln City | 1–2 | Bury | 20 November 1971 |
| 15 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–2 | Stockport County | 20 November 1971 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 5–1 | Bradford City | 20 November 1971 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 3–0 | Telford United | 20 November 1971 |
| 18 | Rossendale United | 1–0 | Altrincham | 23 November 1971 |
| 19 | King`s Lynn | 0–0 | Hereford United | 20 November 1971 |
| Replay | Hereford United | 1–0 | King`s Lynn | 24 November 1971 |
| 20 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7–1 | Hillingdon Borough | 20 November 1971 |
| 21 | Skelmersdale United | 0–4 | Tranmere Rovers | 20 November 1971 |
| 22 | Southend United | 1–0 | Aston Villa | 20 November 1971 |