[2] The club was first promoted after FK Masallı withdrew for the 2008/09 season.
The club failed to achieve promotion, finishing third in the group.
Their first match in the Azerbaijan Premier League was against FK Qäbälä.
Finishing the season on the 12th spot, FK Mughan had just enough points to stay clear of relegation.
FK Mughan's current logo contains jumping gazelles, which is the sign of swiftness, speed and agility in Azerbaijani folklore.