The first match in the group stage of the 2026 Scottish Men's Area Team Championship  against Clackmananshire was played at Tulliallan on Sunday 3rd May 2026 and the North East won 5 - 4.

Morning foursomes :- Callum McCaulay/Ricky Alexander lost to Chris Somers/Ben Murray 4/2  Ross Logan/IanGuthrie beat Tyler Ogston/Jason Bruce 5/3  Allan Watson/Steve Aitken beat Martin Lawrence/Adam Giles 2/1

Afternoon singles :- Ross Logan lost to Chris Somers 6/5 Ian Guthrie beat Ben Murray 1up Ricky Alexander beat Tyler Ogston 3/2 Alan Watson lost to Jason Bruce 3/2 Steve Aitken lost to Martin Lawrence  2/1 Callum McAulay lost to Adam Giles 2/1