1985–86 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Blackpool | 16 November 1985 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 0–0 | Bristol City | 17 November 1985 |
| Replay | Bristol City | 4–2 | Swindon Town | 20 November 1985 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 3–1 | Bolton Wanderers | 16 November 1985 |
| 15 | Tranmere Rovers | 2–2 | Chesterfield | 16 November 1985 |
| Replay | Chesterfield | 0–1 | Tranmere Rovers | 19 November 1985 |
| 16 | Stockport County | 0–1 | Telford United | 16 November 1985 |
| 17 | Windsor & Eton | 1–1 | Torquay United | 16 November 1985 |
| Replay | Torquay United | 3–0 | Windsor & Eton | 19 November 1985 |
| 18 | Chorley | 0–2 | Altrincham | 16 November 1985 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2–0 | Colchester United | 16 November 1985 |
| 20 | Brentford | 1–3 | Bristol Rovers | 16 November 1985 |