Following his latest setback he is well on the way to full fitness and after a sub appearance at Oldham on Saturday and a full appearance for the reserves yesterday, backed up with a goal, he is hopeful of gaining a recall sooner rather than later.
"I've been working hard on my fitness in the last few weeks because being injured had meant my fitness levels have dropped, but I'm getting near 100%," Hackworth told the club's official website.
"I haven't played that many games this season, which has been disappointing, but I was pleased with my performance and pleased to get a goal."