1987–88 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replay | Burton Albion | 1–2 | York City | 17 November 1987 |
| 30 | Hayes | 0–1 | Swansea City | 14 November 1987 |
| 31 | Billingham Synthonia | 2–4 | Halifax Town | 14 November 1987 |
| 32 | Peterborough United | 2–1 | Cardiff City | 14 November 1987 |
| 33 | Colchester United | 3–0 | Tamworth | 14 November 1987 |
| 34 | Chelmsford City | 1–2 | Bath City | 14 November 1987 |
| 35 | Leyton Orient | 2–0 | Exeter City | 14 November 1987 |
| 36 | Dagenham | 0–2 | Maidstone United | 14 November 1987 |
| 37 | Cambridge United | 2–1 | Farnborough Town | 14 November 1987 |
| 38 | Telford United | 1–1 | Stockport County | 14 November 1987 |
| Replay | Stockport County | 2–0 | Telford United | 17 November 1987 |
| 39 | VS Rugby | 0–0 | Atherstone United | 14 November 1987 |