In the first round, Tottenham were drawn at home to First Division Preston North End who had defeated them 1–0 at Deepdale in the first round of the previous season's competition. This season, however, Preston were struggling in the league and were relegated at the end of the season. The match was played on Saturday, 9 February and was the first-ever FA Cup tie at White Hart Lane, which Tottenham had acquired in 1899. It ended in a 1–1 draw, so a replay was needed. Tottenham's goal was scored by Sandy Brown. Preston's goalscorer was Johnny McMahon.