Hodgson began his career as a trainee with Nottingham Forest, turning professional in October 1996.
He was released in March 2000, having failed to break into the first team, and joined Scunthorpe United on non-contract terms.
He joined Forest Green Rovers on loan in August 2004 and in October 2004 moved to Crawley Town.
[7] Later that year he joined Carshalton Athletic, moving to Gravesend & Northfleet in December 2005[8] until his release at the end of the season.
[9] He subsequently returned to Farnborough, but when work commitments led to a move back to his native north-east, he joined Blyth Spartans in March 2007.