1981–82 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 | Bury | 21 November 1981 |
| Replay | Bury | 3–1 | Tranmere Rovers | 24 November 1981 |
| 16 | Stockport County | 3–1 | Mossley F.C. | 21 November 1981 |
| 17 | Dover | 0–2 | Oxford United | 21 November 1981 |
| 18 | Brentford | 2–0 | Exeter City | 21 November 1981 |
| 19 | Bristol Rovers | 1–2 | Fulham | 21 November 1981 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 1–1 | Millwall | 21 November 1981 |
| Replay | Millwall | 3–2 | Portsmouth | 25 November 1981 |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 0–0 | Gillingham | 21 November 1981 |
| Replay | Gillingham | 1–0 | Plymouth Argyle | 24 November 1981 |
| 22 | Penrith | 1–0 | Chester | 21 November 1981 |
| 23 | Scunthorpe United | 1–0 | Bradford City | 21 November 1981 |
| 24 | Blyth Spartans | 1–2 | Walsall | 21 November 1981 |