They were relegated in 1976–77. They returned to the top division in 1988–89 and 2003–04, but were immediately relegated both times. IFK Malmö were promoted from the second division in 2007, but after that season the senior team merged with Malmö HP to form a new club named HK Malmö.
Initially relegated in 1976–77, they regained their elite position in 1988–89 and 2003–04, only to be demoted immediately both times. IFK Malmö was promoted from the lower division in 2007, but subsequently, the senior team merged with Malmö HP to create a new club called HK Malmö.