I totally disagree about the atmosphere. I was there & everyone cheered when we scored. Yes there was general nervousness when Ipswich got the upper hand in the second half, but at least in the first half we were the better team.
As for the attendance - mid week game, results not going our way, recession looming etc etc - so no surprise IMHO.
FWIW, I will be there again on Saturday & don't give a fig who runs/owns my club or which division we are in - I will always turn up as I am a Saints fan forever & whatever, through thick & thin !