Quick Info
| Profession | TV presenter, sports broadcaster, football commentator |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Wolverhampton, England |
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.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | First woman to commentate on Match of the Day |
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| Full Name | Jacqueline Anne Oatley |
| Honours | MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University of Leeds |
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Family
| Children | Two |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jacquioatley/ | |
| https://x.com/JacquiOatley | |
| https://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 |