 In 1948–49 they finished second in the league again, but their title defence in SM ended in the semi-finals against IFK Lidingö.In 1949–50, Kristianstad won the league but were eliminated from SM by IK Baltichov in the round of 16.After that season, Gustafsson was replaced by co-player-coaches Karl Fridlundh, Moberg and Evert Sjunnesson.