diff --git a/evennia/scripts/tests.py b/evennia/scripts/tests.py
index e9b40a9626..b54f465044 100644
--- a/evennia/scripts/tests.py
+++ b/evennia/scripts/tests.py
@@ -188,6 +188,7 @@ class TestExtendedLoopingCall(TestCase):
 
         loopcall.start(20, now=False, start_delay=5, count_start=0)
         loopcall.force_repeat()
+        loopcall.stop()
 
         callback.assert_called_once()