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, the fixture between IFK Göteborg and

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is one of the fiercest sporting

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have played more seasons in Allsvenskan than the two clubs. The two clubs are also the only Swedish clubs to have reached the final of European competition, IFK Göteborg won the

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in 1981–82 and again in 1986–87 while Malmö FF were runners-up in the

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Shared player history

Transfers

''The two lists are incomplete.'' There have been few direct transfers between the rivals, the most recent transfer was on 12 January 2018. There have also been a few players who have played for both clubs although transferred via another club.

Played for one, managed the other

Managed both clubs

¹ Only competitive matches are counted.

Statistics

:''Table correct as of 25 April 2022''

Last five head-to-head fixtures

Honours

:''Table correct as of 26 May 2022''

All-time results

IFK Göteborg in the league at home

Malmö FF in the league at home

¹ Awarded 0-3 after the original match had been suspended with the score at a 0–0 as a result of a spectator scandal.
² The match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.
³ The match was played with limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.

Results at home in Cup matches

¹ The match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.

Results at neutral venues

References

;Bibliography

Notes

External links

Sveriges Fotbollshistoriker och Statistiker – Statistics for all Allsvenskan and Svenska Cupen matches

IFK Göteborg official website

Malmö FF official website
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