Source: [citation needed] Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (C) Allsvenskan Champion; (S) Swedish Champion; (R) Relegated Notes:
^Djurgården qualified for the European Cup Winners' Cup as Svenska Cupen runners-up 1988–89.
Source: [citation needed] Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Allsvenskan play-offs
The 1988 Allsvenskan play-offs was the seventh edition of the competition. The four best placed teams from Allsvenskan qualified to the competition. Allsvenskan champions Malmö FF won the competition and the Swedish championship after defeating Djurgården who finished third in the league.