William John Oakley (27 April 1873 — 20 September 1934) was an English footballer who, during the Victorian era, played as a full-back for the renowned amateur clubs, the Corinthians and Casuals, and captained the England team once, in a match against Ireland in 1901.

After going up to Oxford, Oakley became President of the athletics club in 1895, representing the university in long jump and 120 yard hurdles.

[3] Oakley made his England debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales during the 1894–95 British Home Championship.

[7] He was a close friend of the England centre forward G. O. Smith, with whom he worked as a schoolmaster, and eventually as joint headmaster, of Ludgrove School after retiring from football.

He died at Carlisle, Cumberland, in September 1934 aged 61 following injuries sustained in a road accident.