Jacqui Oatley

TV presenter, sports broadcaster, football commentator

British Wolverhampton, England

Quick Info

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

Latest News about Jacqui Oatley

01/01/2026

Jacqui Oatley continues her prominent role as the face of the English Football League (EFL) in 2026, fronting the league's popular weekend highlights show broadcast on Quest TV. Her ongoing work includes covering major domestic and international football fixtures, maintaining her status as a leading voice in British sports broadcasting.

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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

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
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

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
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