( CNN ) -- Liverpool , the 18 time league winner and five-time champion of Europe , was humiliated by third-tier Oldham 3-2 in the FA Cup , the most famous domestic cup competition in world football . The Premier League club , which is owned by American businessman John Henry , was embarrassed by a team currently struggling towards the bottom of its own division . On a freezing cold Sunday in the north of England , around 14 kilometers from Manchester , Oldham produced one of the greatest results in its recent history to defeat the seven time FA Cup winners . Real Madrid , Barcelona or Manchester United : Which is the biggest club ? Facing the likes of $ 35 million man Luis Suarez and a whole host of international players , Oldham turned to a man who up until 18 months ago had given up on playing professional football to try his luck at university . Matt Smith , 23 , attended the University of Manchester where he gained a degree in International Management with American Studies while playing part-time amateur football . But after completing his studies , he rejoined Oldham and etched his name into FA Cup folklore by scoring twice before dislocating his shoulder in an enthralling contest . Leading 1-0 through Smith 's third minute strike , Suarez equalized for Liverpool before Oldham scored two quick goals either side of the break . First , Smith took advantage of some awful goalkeeping by Brad Jones to fire home his second with Reece Wabara heading Oldham into a 3-1 lead just minutes after the interval . Sturridge joins Liverpool . Joe Allen , a $ 23.6 million signing , volleyed Liverpool back into the contest courtesy of a huge deflection , but Oldham held out for a famous victory . It was a return to the glory days for the club , which reached the 1994 FA Cup semifinals where it was eventually beaten by Manchester United in a replay . It was that year which also saw Oldham relegated from the Premier League -- a division which the club has not been able to return to since . Oldham , which is managed by former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Paul Dickov , will now face Liverpool 's Merseyside rival , Everton . `` I am left speechless by the result . We went out there wanting to battle together , '' hero Smith told reporters . `` We rallied and thoroughly deserved the win . We proved what we can do today and we will be looking to do the same against Everton . '' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers , whose side is currently seventh in the Premier League , said he had no excuses following the defeat . `` The FA Cup was a competition we wanted to have a go at and there is no excuse , '' he told reporters . `` We put out a strong team capable of winning the game , but we did n't . '' Hazard charged with violent conduct . Oldham 's triumph capped a remarkable day of cup action in England where European champion Chelsea was fortunate to escape with a 2-2 draw at third-tier Brentford . Brentford , which is less than 10 kilometers from its illustrious west London rival , had taken the lead twice , only for Chelsea to snatch an 83rd minute equalizer through $ 80 million striker Fernando Torres . It was an impressive showing from minnow Brentford against defending champion Chelsea , which is unbeaten in its past 25 FA Cup matches . Eden a Hazard to Chelsea 's public image ? Brentford , which is managed by German Uwe Rosler , will now go to Stamford Bridge for a replay in a game which is estimated to earn it around $ 1.6 million . The winner of that fixture will go on to play at Middlesbrough in the fifth round . James Gibson : The man who saved Manchester United -- twice . There was also drama at Leeds where the first-tier side defeated eight time winners Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 . Leeds , which was relegated from the top-flight in 2004 , now faces an away game at Premier League champion Manchester City . Meanwhile , Luton Town , which became the first non-league side to ever beat a Premier League team following the 1-0 win at Norwich on Saturday , will play first-tier Millwall in the next round . Manchester United will host Reading , while Arsenal will welcome Blackburn .
Premier League Liverpool crash out of FA Cup after shock defeat by third-tier Oldham Athletic . Oldham , currently 19th in its division , won 3-2 with two goals from Matt Smith . Chelsea needed late equalizer to claim a replay at minnow Brentford . Tottenham suffers embarrassing defeat away at Leeds United .