Hodson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm roundarm medium pace.
Sussex County Cricket Club was formed the following season, with Hodson playing in the team's first-class debut against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's.
[2] He took three five wicket hauls during his career, achieving best innings figures against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1839.
Hodson took 8 wickets in the Marylebone Cricket Club's first innings, though his exact bowling figures are not recorded.
[3] These figures made Hodson the first person to take a five wicket haul for Sussex County Cricket Club.