1985–86 FA Cup Second Round Proper Second Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool | 1–2 | Altrincham | 7 December 1985 |
| 2 | Bournemouth | 4–1 | Dagenham | 7 December 1985 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 1–2 | Exeter City | 7 December 1985 |
| 4 | Reading | 2–0 | Hereford United | 7 December 1985 |
| 5 | Gillingham | 6–1 | Bognor Regis Town | 7 December 1985 |
| 6 | Notts County | 2–2 | Wrexham | 7 December 1985 |
| Replay | Wrexham | 0–3 | Notts County | 10 December 1985 |
| 7 | Derby County | 6–1 | Telford United | 9 December 1985 |
| 8 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 | Bury | 7 December 1985 |
| Replay | Bury | 2–1 | Tranmere Rovers | 10 December 1985 |
| 9 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2–0 | Chelmsford City | 7 December 1985 |
| 10 | Plymouth Argyle | 3–0 | Maidstone United | 7 December 1985 |