1945–46 FA Cup Third Round Proper Third Round Proper

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester | 0–2 | Liverpool | 5 January 1946 |
| 1 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Chester | 9 January 1946 |
| 1 | Chester | 1–4 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| 2 | Chesterfield | 1–1 | York City | 5 January 1946 |
| 2 | York City | 3–2 | Chesterfield | 9 January 1946 |
| 2 | Chesterfield | 3–4 | York City | York City |
| 3 | Bristol City | 5–1 | Swansea Town | 5 January 1946 |
| 3 | Swansea Town | 2–2 | Bristol City | 10 January 1946 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 7–3 | Swansea Town | Swansea Town |
| 4 | Bury | 3–3 | Rochdale | 5 January 1946 |
| 4 | Rochdale | 2–4 | Bury | 8 January 1946 |
| 4 | Bury | 7–5 | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| 5 | Preston North End | 2–1 | Everton | 5 January 1946 |