diff --git a/backend/tests/test_backend.py b/backend/tests/test_backend.py
index 28ef91ac..e2040da0 100644
--- a/backend/tests/test_backend.py
+++ b/backend/tests/test_backend.py
@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ def test_check_basic_change_detection_functionality(client, live_server):
     )
     assert b"1 Imported" in res.data
 
+    time.sleep(sleep_time_for_fetch_thread)
+
     # Do this a few times.. ensures we dont accidently set the status
     for n in range(3):
         client.get(url_for("api_watch_checknow"), follow_redirects=True)