It was founded in 1980, when the multi-sports club Skedsmo IF was split into several entities.

The men's team currently resides in the Third Division (fourth tier), having previously won two promotions in a row.

Notable former players include Torgeir Bjarmann, who spent his younger days in the club before joining Lillestrøm ahead of the 1988 season.

One profiled player was Elin Krokan, and Tom Nordlie coached the team for a period.

Skedsmo FK has not fielded a senior team for women since the 1993 season.