Speaking about the new lowest attendance since City moved into the Arena which saw a crowd of only 14.036 with 636 of those supporting the visitors, Dowie said: "It is surprising because we have played some good football this season, but it happens.
"It is just one of those things. You would have to ask those who stayed away why they didn't come. "If we can get back into the top six and the fans still don't come then there is not a lot that we can do."