diff --git a/tests/test_pay.py b/tests/test_pay.py
index 48f7eb187..ff0719933 100644
--- a/tests/test_pay.py
+++ b/tests/test_pay.py
@@ -1402,6 +1402,7 @@ def test_forward_local_failed_stats(node_factory, bitcoind, executor):
     l1.wait_channel_active(c23)
     l1.wait_channel_active(c24)
     l1.wait_channel_active(c25)
+    l6.wait_channel_active(c24)
 
     wait_for(lambda: len(l1.rpc.listchannels()['channels']) == 10)