Lee Hodson

Lee James Stephen Hodson (born 2 October 1991) He made his first team debut for Watford in May 2009 against Derby County, before playing in the majority of Watford's games in the 2009–10 season, during which he earned a three-year professional contract.

Hodson was born in England and was eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his grandmother. He has represented the latter country at youth, under-19 and under-21 levels, and in November 2010 was called up to the senior Northern Ireland team for the first time.

Early life Hodson was born in Hertfordshire, and grew up in Borehamwood, near Watford. He was involved with "Borehamwood 2000", a football scheme run by Boreham Wood, before joining Watford's youth system.

Following the arrival of left back Carl Dickinson, Hodson faced competition at right back from Doyley in the 2011–12 season. Hodson did not make his first start until 29 October. Hodson extended his loan with Brentford on 8 January 2013 until the end of the 2012–13 season.

Milton Keynes Dons and Kilmarnock loans On 20 July 2013, Hodson joined Milton Keynes Dons on a one-year contract, with the option of another year. On 29 May 2015, Hodson signed a new two-year contract.

On 1 February 2016, Hodson signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.

Rangers and St Mirren loans On 29 June 2016, Hodson joined Scottish Premiership side Rangers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club in a League Cup match against Annan Athletic on 19 July 2016. On 3 December 2016, he scored his first goal for the club, against Aberdeen, in a 2–1 victory at Ibrox Stadium.

On 20 August 2018, Hodson joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan on a season-long loan deal.

Gillingham and subsequent loans On 8 June 2019, Hodson joined League One side Gillingham on a two-year contract. After limited appearances for Gillingham, Hodson rejoined St Mirren on loan in January 2020, until the end of the season. He signed on loan for Hamilton Academical on 10 August 2020. He scored his first goal for Hamilton in a 3–0 win over Motherwell on 2 January 2021.

Return to Kilmarnock On 3 September 2021, Hodson signed a one-year deal with Kilmarnock, who had been relegated into the Scottish Championship at the end of 2020–21 season.

Partick Thistle (loan) In August 2022, he joined Partick Thistle on loan until January 2023. Hodson scored his first goal for Thistle in a 4–2 away defeat to Ayr United. In January 2023, Hodson's loan at Thistle was extended until the end of the 2022–23 season.

Hodson departed Kilmarnock at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Eastleigh On 30 June 2023, Hodson signed for National League club Eastleigh.

He departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season.

AFC Totton On 14 June 2025, Hodson joined newly promoted National League South side AFC Totton.

International career Hodson, who was born and raised in England, is eligible to play for Northern Ireland as his paternal grandmother was born in the country's capital, Belfast. Hodson however, did not make a tournament appearance.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2008–09 Championship

2009–10 Championship

2010–11 Championship

2011–12 Championship

2012–13 Championship

83!!1!!3!!0!!5!!0!!0!!0!!91!!1 Brentford (loan) 2012–13 League One

2014–15 League One

2015–16 Championship

40!!2!!6!!0!!5!!0!!0!!0!!51!!2 Kilmarnock (loan) 2015–16 Scottish Premiership

2017–18 Scottish Premiership

17!!1!!3!!0!!7!!0!!0!!0!!27!!1 St Mirren (loan) 2018–19 Scottish Premiership

2019–20 League One

2020–21 League One

7!!0!!1!!0!!1!!0!!3!!0!!12!!0 St Mirren (loan) 2019–20 Scottish Championship

2022–23 Scottish Premiership

18!!0!!1!!0!!4!!0!!2!!0!!25!!0 Partick Thistle (loan) 2022–23

Honours Milton Keynes Dons Football League One runner-up: 2014–15

Kilmarnock Scottish Championship 2021–22