TOM Elliott’s season looks to be over.

Mark Hughes admitted the on-loan Salford striker is not expected to feature again for City because of his knee injury.

Elliott, who joined in January, played seven times with two starts – but limped off early on in the second one against Harrogate.

Hughes said: “Tom’s injury is more significant than we thought initially. The likelihood is that he will probably miss the rest of the season.

“He’ll be seeing a specialist with his knee, he has seen some up to this point to give us that indication.

“He’s disappointed because he hasn’t been able to show myself and Glyn (Hodges) what he’s been able to do. He’s just got to make sure he’s right and ready to go again.”

Levi Sutton will also miss out again at Northampton on Saturday but Hughes hopes to have the midfielder back for the Easter double header.

“Levi’s injury has settled down quite quickly,” added the City boss. He’s had the problem before and it’s just flared up again and he’s got a little bit of discomfort.

“We’re hopeful that he will be able to join in training again next week and he’ll be able to manage the issue.”