Match report
On Thursday 18 February 1988, IFK Göteborg faced Örgryte IS on neutral ground in Hallsvenskan (Final) at Tipshallen, Jönköping. In front of 2,028 spectators, IFK Göteborg lost 0–2. Sven-Erik Grönlund refereed the match. Conditions were indoors.
This was the 257th recorded meeting between the clubs; IFK Göteborg's record against Örgryte IS stood at 118 wins, 53 draws, and 86 defeats.