[1] J-Södra has played a total of twelve Allsvenskan seasons previously, with the most successful finish being runner-up in 1950 and their last spell ending in 2017.

[6] Even though they were relegated the following season they immediately bounced back up to Allsvenskan again and the golden age of the club began as they established themselves in the top division throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s.

[8] In 2003 the club had returned to the third tier and at the start of the season they announced the high-profile signing of former Sweden men's national football team coach Olle Nordin as their new manager.

[9] The 2014 Superettan season started in chaos as manager Mats Gren abruptly left to work for IFK Göteborg.

The board accepted the players proposal and during his second year in charge Thelin won promotion back to Allsvenskan with the club.

[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.