Since their foundation Sölvesborgs GoIF has participated mainly in the middle divisions of the Swedish football league system.

For 3 seasons over the period 1967–69 SGIF played in Division 2 Södra Götaland which at that time was the second tier of Swedish football.

The club currently plays in Division 2 Södra Götaland which is now the fourth tier of Swedish football.

The club alo runs an active youth section serving 400 young people.

Kalmar FF player Abiola Dauda played previously for SGIF making 35 appearances for the club in the period 2006–08.