1988–89 FA Cup First round proper First round proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Southport | 0–2 | Port Vale | 19 November 1988 |
| 28 | Runcorn | 2–2 | Wrexham | 19 November 1988 |
| Replay | Wrexham | 2–3 | Runcorn | 22 November 1988 |
| 29 | Torquay United | 2–2 | Fareham Town | 19 November 1988 |
| Replay | Fareham Town | 2–3 | Torquay United | 23 November 1988 |
| 30 | Kettering Town | 2–1 | Dartford | 19 November 1988 |
| 31 | Rotherham United | 3–1 | Barrow | 19 November 1988 |
| 32 | Aldershot | 1–0 | Hayes | 19 November 1988 |
| 33 | Dagenham | 0–4 | Sutton United | 19 November 1988 |
| 34 | Waterlooville | 1–4 | Aylesbury United | 19 November 1988 |
| 35 | Telford United | 1–1 | Carlisle United | 19 November 1988 |
| Replay | Carlisle United | 4–1 | Telford United | 22 November 1988 |
| 36 | Swansea City | 3–1 | Northampton Town | 19 November 1988 |