Hodgson joins Stockton on loan

Striker Sam Hodgson has joined Stockton Town on a 28-day loan deal, subject to league clearance.

The 21-year-old has made 13 appearances for the Mariners so far this season, scoring three goals.

A graduate of the club's Academy, the decision has been made to allow Hodgson to make the temporary move to broaden his experience in senior football and increase his match sharpness, with injury having restricted him to just one appearance since October 11th.

Hodgson links up with a Stockton side battling for promotion from the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division.

The Anchors are second in the table and have averaged more than two points per game so far.

Hodgson could make his debut in Stockton's Boxing Day home match against Consett.