1977–78 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enfield | 3–0 | Wimbledon | 26 November 1977 |
| 2 | Chester | 4–1 | Darlington | 26 November 1977 |
| 3 | Chesterfield | 1–0 | Halifax Town | 26 November 1977 |
| 4 | Barnet | 1–2 | Peterborough United | 26 November 1977 |
| 5 | Bath City | 0–0 | Plymouth Argyle | 26 November 1977 |
| Replay | Plymouth Argyle | 2–0 | Bath City | 29 November 1977 |
| 6 | Preston North End | 3–2 | Lincoln City | 26 November 1977 |
| 7 | Watford | 2–0 | Hendon | 26 November 1977 |
| 8 | Reading | 3–1 | Aldershot | 26 November 1977 |
| 9 | Walsall | 1–0 | Dagenham | 26 November 1977 |
| 10 | Gillingham | 1–1 | Weymouth | 26 November 1977 |
| Replay | Weymouth | 0–1 | Gillingham | 30 November 1977 |