diff --git a/transport.c b/transport.c
index 24540f642a..6ec6130852 100644
--- a/transport.c
+++ b/transport.c
@@ -895,6 +895,7 @@ static int disconnect_git(struct transport *transport)
 		finish_connect(data->conn);
 	}
 
+	list_objects_filter_release(&data->options.filter_options);
 	free(data);
 	return 0;
 }