Jacqui Oatley

TV presenter, sports broadcaster, football commentator

British Wolverhampton, England Capricorn

Quick Info

ProfessionTV presenter, sports broadcaster, football commentator
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth28/12/1974
Age51 years
BirthplaceWolverhampton, England
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Jacqui Oatley

05/07/2026

Jacqui Oatley said her World Cup commentary duties had ended after the final match of her tournament assignment. She thanked a Premier League legend in a public message as she reflected on the close of that broadcasting stint.

18/06/2026

Jacqui Oatley recounted an incident during the 2026 World Cup in which broadcaster Warren Barton was injured when a bottle was thrown from the crowd during a match. The report highlighted the disruption to the broadcasting team and the seriousness of the incident.

26/11/2025

Jacqui Oatley announced her departure from ITV Sport after roughly a decade with the broadcaster. The exit came as Matchroom took control of ITV's darts and sports coverage from 2026, which disbanded the existing presenting lineup.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForFirst woman to commentate on Match of the Day
Full NameJacqueline Anne Oatley
HonoursMBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

Educational Qualification(s)

Alma MaterUniversity of Leeds
Other InstitutionSheffield Hallam University

Family

ChildrenTwo

Career

Notable Roles
  • Sports presenter and football commentator
  • Presenter for BBC football coverage
  • Presenter for ITV Sport live darts coverage
  • Host and commentator for football coverage on multiple networks
  • EFL Frontman on Quest TV
  • ITV Euro 2016 Host
  • Commentator for FOX Sports in the United States, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Highlights
  • First female commentator on Match of the Day
  • Hosted Match of the Day eight years later
  • Presented BBC's coverage of the Women's World Cup in 2015
  • Commentated on FIFA World Cup, Premier League, FA Women's Super League, UEFA Champions League, NWSL, and UEFA international matches
  • Fronts the EFL's popular weekend highlights show on Quest TV
  • First woman to call a men's FIFA World Cup match for a U.S. network (2022)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacquioatley/
Twitterhttps://x.com/JacquiOatley
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-oatley

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Serves as a director of Women in Football
2. Has reported on football around the world
3. Presented the BBC's coverage of the Women's World Cup in 2015
4. Awarded the MBE for services to broadcasting and football

Also born on 28 December

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