They would be one of three clubs other than Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool to win the trophy in the following 20 years (the others being Everton and Tottenham Hotspur) before Portsmouth's victory in the 2008 final.
The tournament started in August 1987 with non-league teams competing in a qualifying competition.
Teams from the Football League Third and Fourth Division entered in this round plus Kidderminster Harriers, Burton Albion, Altrincham and Telford United, were given byes.
The sixth round of FA Cup games were played over the weekend 12–13 March 1988.
Luton Town's fine season in the cup competitions culminated in a semi-final clash with Wimbledon at White Hart Lane.
Wimbledon emerged as 2-1 winners to reach the FA Cup final, in only their second season in the First Division and their 11th in the Football League.